These keto raspberry muffins are full of raspberry tartness with the perfect amount of sweetness. Made with almond flour and fresh (or frozen) raspberries, these muffins are a sweet and fruity breakfast option that’s keto-friendly and delicious.
Don’t limit them to breakfast, though; these easy low-carb raspberry muffins are a great option any time of the day when you’re craving something sweet.
They’re so good that your non-keto friends and family won’t even notice when you bring them to the next gathering.
Clocking in at only 2.6 g net carbs per muffin, it’s a keto recipe that allows you to enjoy juicy raspberries.
If you’re a fan of raspberries like me, then you may love my Keto Raspberry Scones.
In fact, why not check out our entire collection of keto raspberry recipes, where you are sure to find new favorites?
I have an entire collection of keto muffin recipes you may want to also check out. They are all also gluten-free muffins, including our keto raspberry coconut flour muffins.
Keto Raspberry Muffins
Keto raspberry recipes like these muffins allow you to enjoy fruit on a low-carb diet.
This keto-friendly raspberry lemon muffin recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries, which makes them not only delicious but also your new year-round staple.
Raspberries being packed with vitamins makes these low-carb raspberry muffins a great choice for an after-school snack for your little ones.
When eaten in moderation, raspberries can be part of your keto diet without any issues. Raspberries are not low in carbs and calories.
They also pack a flavor punch, requiring less of them when used in baking. It’s one of the many reasons raspberries are a great fruit choice for keto baking.
These almond flour raspberry muffins are one of my favorites for a quick snack or a last-minute brunch with the family.
But really, these keto muffins are great at any time of day. This recipe is also great for making at the beginning of the week as part of your keto meal prep.
But if I’m being honest, it may be hard to get your family to stop sneaking back to the kitchen for another one.
Ingredients And Tools Needed
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The following is a list of materials and ingredients you’ll need to bake your keto lemon raspberry muffins. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.
- Sifter
- Mixing bowl
- Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
- Cupcake liners
- Muffin or cupcake tin
- Almond Flour
- Granulated sugar substitute
- Unsalted butter softened
- Fresh raspberries or frozen, not thawed
- Full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- Large eggs, room temperature
- Lemon Extract
- Fresh lemon zest
- Baking powder
- Salt
How To Make Keto Raspberry Muffins
Making keto raspberry cream cheese muffins might sound complicated or time-consuming, but it’s actually quick and easy! These low-carb muffins are made with finely milled almond flour.
I pretty much always recommend when using almond flour to measure and then sift your almond flour. This will make your keto muffins lighter and fluffier.
I recommend you visit our Keto Baking Tips page for more of my tried and true keto baking advice and favorite tips. Once you’ve got your almond flour measured and sifted, preheat your oven and line your muffin tin.
Then, you’ll whip up the room-temperature cream cheese, butter, and sugar substitute of your choice in a large bowl. Add your eggs one at a time, ensuring you combine them well before adding the next.
I prefer using an electric mixer to whip up the wet ingredients until they’re light and fluffy, but you can do this by hand if you prefer. Next, add your dry ingredients and fold in the raspberries.
Wanting to enhance the raspberry flavor in this recipe, I used lemon extract and lemon zest to brighten the flavor further, making these keto raspberry lemon muffins.
However, you can use vanilla extract if you prefer a more basic raspberry muffin recipe.
Fill your lined muffin tin with batter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three weeks.
Benefits of Raspberries While Doing Keto
When it comes to my nutritional needs, I like to get the most of the vitamins and minerals my body needs through my foods and supplements where needed.
And if I can get that nutrition at the start of my day with, say, a keto raspberry breakfast muffin, well, even better.
Providing healthy, low-carb raspberry muffins the entire family will embrace is my way of ensuring we are all getting our vitamins naturally.
Thankfully, raspberries are full of vitamins and antioxidants, which is why I always love looking for creative ways to include them in my ketogenic diet. Raspberries are high in vitamin C; 1 cup contains over half the recommended daily intake!
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They are also high in fiber and low in sugar. Some studies have shown that raspberries may lower blood sugar and improve insulin resistance.
They also have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with some aches and pains. That’s a whole lot of good in a small package-a sweet and tart package!
Best Sugar Substitutes For This Recipe
When choosing your sweetener, I have several low-carb options that work well with this keto raspberry muffin recipe.
I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste.
This is a great one, especially if you are new to sugar substitutes because it mimics sugar the most in my book.
I’m also partial to Swerve, an erythritol blend, although you should keep in mind that it does have a bit more of a cooling aftertaste that some people dislike.
Alternatively, you could also use a stevia- and erythritol-based brand like Pyure.
This is if you prefer to use stevia in your baked goods. If you go this route, you need to reduce the amount by half since it is twice as sweet.
Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.
I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar.
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Keto Raspberry Muffins (Gluten-Free)
These keto raspberry muffins are full of raspberry tartness with the perfect amount of sweetness. Made with almond flour and fresh (or frozen) raspberries, these muffins are a sweet and fruity breakfast option that’s keto-friendly and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of Finely Milled Almond Flour, measured and sifted
- 2 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, reserve 1/2 cup to sprinkle on the top of the muffins prior to baking
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 8 eggs, room temperature
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons of lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- Measure and sift the almond flour and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat on high until light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar substitute and continue to mix well.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Next, stir in the sifted almond flour, salt, and baking powder and mix until well combined.
- Next, add the lemon extract and lemon zest and mix.
- Lastly, fold in 1 1/2 cups of the raspberries until fully incorporated.
- Pour cake batter into two cupcake-lined muffin pans.
- Sprinkle a few raspberries on the surface of each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Muffins can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 17.8gSaturated Fat: 8.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 4.6gNet Carbohydrates: 2.6gFiber: 2gSugar: 1.6gProtein: 5.5g
BrendaE
Tuesday 6th of February 2024
Do you think it would still taste good to take out the lemon and add vanilla, like your strawberry muffin recipe? I'm not really a fan of lemon in my baked goods, but love berries. Thank you for sharing another great recipe!
Hilda Solares
Wednesday 7th of February 2024
Absolutely Brenda! Feel free to take out the lemon and vanilla or even leave them both out. It will still be delicious.
Susan
Tuesday 25th of July 2023
Can strawberries substitute for raspberries?
Hilda Solares
Wednesday 26th of July 2023
Hi Susan, Sure chopped strawberries would work well in place of the raspberries.Enjoy!
Donna
Monday 14th of November 2022
Do you think you could add KETO chocolate chips to recipe? I love raspberries and chocolate.
Hilda Solares
Friday 18th of November 2022
Hi Donna, You sure can. Enjoy!
Angie
Monday 4th of October 2021
Hello…. excited to try this, however given the large number of eggs would be great if you could confirm whether you used large or medium sized eggs. Appreciate the help, thank you.
Angie
Saturday 9th of October 2021
@Hilda Solares, Thank you for the clarification. Made these and we love them! They are husband approved. He has been looking forward to them these past few days 😊 Appreciate the recipe - thank you. I did reduce the sweetener (by half) and added a glaze to balance it out. Wonderful.
Hilda Solares
Tuesday 5th of October 2021
Hi Angie, I always use large eggs in my recipes. This makes 24 muffins but you can feel free to half the recipe. Enjoy!
Laura Pierson
Tuesday 14th of September 2021
I made these for work. The flavor was great, good crumb, and everyone loved them. I was a bit disappointed in the appearance though. After inserting the toothpick to check for doneness, it came out clean, but the muffins were still a little pale and they deflated while they cooled. The only change I made to the recipe is that I added the juice from the zested lemon to the batter. Any tips to make a more appealing outcome?
Hilda Solares
Wednesday 15th of September 2021
Laura, the use of lemon juice could have been the problem. It also sounds like the muffins needed a little more time in the oven and it's why it collapsed some after removing them from the heat.