Grain free and gluten free keto cornbread muffins. This is one of my top 3 pinned recipes. Perfect for your keto chili and breakfast sandwiches!
Every true southerner loves cornbread! And most southerners have a preferred style of cornbread. Some folks like it dry and crumbly. Others like it . I love it slightly sweet and cake-y!
Since corn is obviously NOT part of a ketogenic diet, I’ve been on the search for the perfect low carb replica.
I’ve tried a couple of other grain free cornbread recipes but none of them really satisfied the craving. So, I experimented on my own and FINALLY nailed one down that will be PERFECT this fall with soups, chilis, and bacon and eggs.
These muffins are hearty enough to withstand a bowl of chilly and soft enough to use as for breakfast sandwich. In other words, they are GOOD!
You should serve them with a big bowl of my 1st Place Chili and eat your little low carb heart out!
These keto cornbread muffins are also VERY easy to make and don’t require any weird ingredients! You can play with this recipe and add in your favorite mix-ins. I’ve seen people add jalapeños, cheese, garlic, and ranch mix. There’s a reason these muffins went viral on Instagram! Just sayin’…
I’ve made this recipe in a cast iron skillet, in my Instant Pot, and in a loaf pan. Shoot, you could probably even fry them up like hot cakes! Now that’s real Southern!
No matter how you make ’em, I know you’re going to just love ’em!
If you like these then you need to try my Maple Bacon Cornbread too!
Keto Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, slightly softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
Directions
- 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- 2 Combine dry ingredients in bowl.
- 3 Use fork (or hands) to work butter into the dry mixture. Incorporate until a dough like texture is achieved.
- 4 Add eggs and stir with fork until well combined. It will be lumpy.
- 5 Divide batter between muffin tins.Bake 13-15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
Notes
You may omit the cheddar cheese if desired.
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Can you use coconut oil instead of butter?
No, that would not be an appropriate substitute in this recipe. Sorry!
This is the best “cornbread” EVER! I tried other keto cornbread recipes, but this is the best. Thanks! 🙂
Wow, thank you so much Barbara! I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for stopping by!
Oh My Gosh!!! Anna, this was FABULOUS! I made a chili tonight and these were the PERFECT side! Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes… I’m obsessed with your pancakes and working my way through your other recipes! Yum!
Thank you SO much, Ashley! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Made these annnd omg were delicious made with chili no beans and hot dog! These were the best! Tks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed them! They go great with my low carb chili too!
Had one of these with chili- yum! I had them with a sausage patty —- PERFECTION!!
OMG These were so easy to make and turned out beautiful.They tasted really yum..It was the first time I ever made a Keto bread so happy with the result will definitely make again and recommend
This is the best keto friendly cornbread substitute I’ve ever tasted. It is fabulous! I used my mini muffin pan (my regular was not with in reach) and generously brushed it bacon grease as well as sprayed it with oil (I know know these nut flours can stick) but stuck to your recipe. The mini muffins took almost as long as the regular muffins but I was happy to have them golden and a little crusty on the outside. Thank you for the recipe! Life is good…
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Wow!!!! So dang easy, so finger licking good. I’ll make these again and again….. thanks so much!
Thank you! I’m soooo happy you enjoyed it!
Hi! I have this in the instant pot at the moment. Just wondering (although it’s too late for me to do anything about it): is the 3 TBSP of cumin accurate? When does the butter get added? Thank you!
Yes, the cumin measurement is correct. The butter was for sautéing the veggies. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed it!
Oops! My comment was meant for your First Place Chili recipe 🙂 Sorry!
WOW, just made these. Recommended on another FB PAGE. They are the best looking cornbread muffins I have ever made. I know they will taste as good as they look!!!
Many thanks!!!
Since I just bought some cornbread flavoring from a company on Amazon, I will add a few drops to see if they will taste exactly like cornbread. Also, since I used to make regular cornbread muffins with a few slices of hot dogs pushed into each one, I will try this recipe using low carb hot dogs. Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you for this excellent and simple recipe! Most of my keto baking experiences have been utterly disappointing. This is my third time making these and they never disappoint. My carb eating kids even like them!
Can you substitute the almond flour for coconut flour??
No, coconut flour is not an even substitute for almond flour.
I have made these a few times . They are great ! Used sharp cheddar cheese and added chopped fresh chives .