These tasty Keto Cheesy Herb Muffins are fluffy and tender and loaded with flavor! The perfect low carb side to soups, chilis, and even your favorite Keto breakfast of bacon and eggs!
On tasting them, Mr. Hungry immediately pronounced these keto cheesy herb muffins the “best low carb bread thingy you’ve ever made!” I have to agree with him, these savory low carb muffins really did turn out amazing!
I’ve got some great keto soup recipes coming up and I wanted to make something that would round them out and make a complete meal, which is how this savory keto muffin concept came about. We were leaving Honduras for a trip to the US the following day so I was using up ingredients I already had in the fridge – thus the cheddar and thyme combination that I’m posting here.
I love how these flavors worked together, but the beauty of this savory keto muffin recipe is that you can absolutely change it up and use other cheese/herb combos based on what you have on hand – or your own flavor preferences.
What I love about these keto cheesy herb muffins is that the top crisps up and is reminiscent of the popular cheddar herb biscuits from Red Lobster, while the inside has a perfect crumb and soft texture of a muffin.
Slather them with butter and I promise that these delicious low carb muffins will be your new keto BFF.
I have ideas to make a double batch of these savory keto muffins in a sheet pan and then cut them into cubes for stuffing. Or crumble them and toast them further to sprinkle over my keto Chorizo and Green Chili Mac and Cheese or Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole for an extra layer of crunch and flavor. OR use them as the base for a new low carb stuffed mushroom recipe!
Keto Cheesy Herb Muffins Recipe Video ??
The list goes on – this keto cheesy herb muffin recipe is so versatile that there is no end to the applications for it in  your keto recipe repertoire!
For starters, I recommend that you make a batch of these as is right away – then tell us what creative things YOU would do with them in the comments!
Keto Cheesy Herb Muffins – Low Carb
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 muffins 1x
Description
These Keto Cheesy Herb Muffins make the perfect low carb side to soups, chilis, and even your favorite Keto breakfast of bacon and eggs! Â Gluten free!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated erythritol sweetener
- 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease or line a standard cupcake pan with 8 muffin cups.
- Place the butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high, uncovered, for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Add the sweetener, almond flour, coconut flour, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, eggs, fresh thyme, almond milk and cheddar and mix well with a fork.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Net carbs per muffin = 2 grams
For recommendations on the brands I use and prefer for best results when baking keto friendly recipes, see the IBIH Pantry Recommendations Page!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: keto breads
- Method: baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
Linda says
I found that this recipe needs a bit more liquid so I added a small amount of milk. Otherwise, it would not stir together, and probably would chock me while trying to eat it. Otherwise the flavor was fantastic. I’ll be making these again for sure! Just add a bit of liquid guys… at least until the recipe can be stirred together. The batter should be thick but not so think that it makes a single ball of dough.
Sandra Marlow says
My all-time favorite muffin recipes!
Debbie in TX says
Cheesy herb muffins and the old cheddar biscuit recipe are super! They are easy to make and taste yummy.
Susan Walsh says
My go to recipe. Aside from it being very tasty, it’s the comfort it brings. I miss my breads/muffins and this is an excellent substitute. I don’t feel I’m eating something “secondary” and “missing out” because I’m on keto.
Brenda says
These sound so good but I absolutely do not like coconut flour. Do I need to use it or can I substitute something else. Thanks!
CK says
Haven’t tried this recipe yet, but it looks delicious!
Tracie says
I made these today, used egg white instead of Xanthan and added a handful of baby spinach. So delish, I couldn’t stop at 1!! These are light and buttery and melt in your mouth! No overpowering almond or coconut flour taste. Will definitely be making these regularly.
Laura Z. says
How much egg white did you use? Was it 1/4 teaspoon like the xanthan gum?
Brandy says
Forgot how good this recipe is. It does not disappoint! I used fresh rosemary and happened to have an herb cheese from Costco that I shredded. Very versatile recipe. Hits the spit when you want something bread-y with your meal.
Tiffany Ballard says
As you already know, I’m obsessed with this recipe! I probably make a batch once a week. I recently came across a finely-ground pecan flour with very similar net carb content. Would you say this can be interchangeable with almond flour in any recipe? Or should it only be used in dessert crust recipes? Thanks in advance for your advice!
Tiffany says
Melissa, I wanna say I’m speechless but I HAVE to rave about this recipe! I love love love it! As do my coworkers. It’s totally worth all the extra ingredients. Keto was never this good until I discovered your site! Thank you!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks sooooo much Tiffany! I needed to hear that today! 😘