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Keto Spinach and Cheese Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Eggs
  • Full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt keto-approved
  • Olive oil or melted butter
  • Fresh spinach
  • Shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tin
  • 1 Muffin liners or non-stick spray
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Silicone spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease each cavity with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and olive oil or melted butter. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Add Spinach and Cheese
  1. Fold in the chopped spinach, shredded cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Fill the Muffin Tin
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Step 7: Bake
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool
  1. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional Facts (Per Muffin – Approximate)

  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Total Carbs: 4g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: 2g