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Easy Keto Pumpkin Muffins

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Modified: Jan 26, 2026 · by Felice Kaufman · This post may contain affiliate links ·
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Try this easy recipe for keto pumpkin muffins! Made with almond flour and allulose, these soft and moist muffins are packed with rich pumpkin flavor. Gluten-free and with just 3g net carbs, they come together in only 10 minutes.

Pumpkin muffins in red and white wrappers.

Gluten-Free and Low-Carb Pumpkin Muffins

Enjoy a fall breakfast favorite with these gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin muffins.

Packed with classic pumpkin spice flavor and completely sugar-free, they're the perfect guilt-free treat.

Made with almond flour, these muffins are a delicious blend of autumn spices and wholesome pumpkin, making them ideal for anyone cutting carbs.

Note: If you prefer using regular sugar, simply substitute an equal amount of sugar for the allulose or xylitol in the recipe.

Keto pumpkin muffin ingredients.

Ingredients

  • finely ground almond flour
  • granulated allulose or xylitol sweetener
  • sea salt
  • baking soda
  • ground cinnamon
  • canned pumpkin puree at room temperature
  • pumpkin pie spice (in the spice aisle at the grocery store)
  • large eggs
  • coconut oil or avocado oil
  • vanilla extract
  • apple cider vinegar

See the recipe card below for quantities.

Equipment Needed

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • cupcake liners
  • wire whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 4 oz. scooper
  • cooling rack
Scooping pumpkin muffin batter in muffin cups.

How to Make Pumpkin Muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack set in the center of the oven.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • Whisk almond flour in a large bowl to remove any lumps it may have.
  • Add xylitol or sweetener, salt, and baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to almond flour. Whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.
  • Scoop the batter into the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 22 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. 
Pumpkin muffin batter in muffin cups.

Storage and Freezing

Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

You can freeze the muffins for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag.

Takeaway

These low-carb xylitol muffins have just 3.1g of net carbs per serving (1 muffin), making them ideal for diets including low-carb and keto. Plus, they're gluten-free and dairy-free.

Not only are these muffins a tasty treat, but their flavor is so good, you'd never guess they're gluten-free!

Serve these pumpkin muffins as a delicious dessert for your keto friends and family during Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.

Looking for more low-carb options? Check out our recipe for Gluten-Free Key Lime Mini Cheesecakes-another guilt-free dessert!

FAQ

How many calories are in almond flour pumpkin muffins with xylitol?

Each muffin has 177 calories.

Does xylitol taste like sugar?

Yes, xylitol tastes just like sugar. It doesn't have an aftertaste. It can be used in all your baked goods as a 1:1 substitute for sugar.

Keto pumpkin muffin with red and white paper.

Keto Pumpkin Muffins

Felice Kaufman
Keto pumpkin muffins are soft and moist. These muffins can be a great addition to your low-carb breakfast or a delicious snack throughout the day while keeping your carb intake in check. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 177.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Wire whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 2-oz. scooper
  • cooling rack
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

DRY INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • ⅓ cup allulose or xylitol
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

WET INGREDIENTS

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk almond flour in a large bowl to remove any lumps it may have.
  • Add sweetener, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to almond flour. Whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.
  • Scoop the batter into the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 22 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. 

Notes

Storage
Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. You can freeze the muffins for 3 days and then freeze up to 2 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 177.7kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 5.7gTotal Fat: 14.4gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40.9mgSodium: 158.9mgPotassium: 40.9mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.2gNet Carbohydrates: 3.1g
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Comments

  1. Jody says

    June 01, 2024 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    Making this right now! Thanks

5 from 5 votes (4 ratings without comment)
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