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Keto Cornbread Muffins without the cornmeal! This sweet and delicious low carb muffin will certainly be the perfect addition with your next batch of chili.

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I’m always a sucker for a soft muffin. Especially if it’s warm and oozing with melty, warm butter. Nothing really beats that and these low carb cornbread muffins give you all the opportunities to enjoy.

If you love cornbread, these muffins are a great, low carb replacement. They taste like corn dogs when you have them with a hot dog too! (recipe coming soon)

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What You’ll Need

  • Measuring cup and spoon
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • Muffin tin

Ingredients

  • Almond flour
  • Coconut flour
  • Baking powder
  • Sea salt (we love Diamond Crystal Sea Salt. It dissolves quickly and has a bright, mineral flavor)
  • Coconut Oil
  • Pure liquid stevia
  • Unsweetened almond milk
  • Eggs

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Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl
  3. Whisk wet ingredients together in a separate medium-sized mixing bowl
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry bowl; whisk until until ingredients and completely combined. The mixture should become heavy.
  5. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to add scoops of batter into a greased muffin tin. Aim to fill to a height just above the rim of the muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Briefly let cool and serve

Recipe Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

What should the batter for keto cornbread muffins look like?

The batter is rather thick but don’t be putt off by it. See below is a good image to get an idea for the right consistency. You can also watch the video located in the recipe card below to see the steps and how the ingredients should interact.

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How to get golden brown muffin bottoms

If you love the look and taste of a golden brown cornbread muffin, be sure not to skip the important step of generously greasing your muffin tin with a coconut oil (you can also use butter). As this layer of fat heats up in the oven it creates whats called a Maillard reaction – which breaks down sugars and proteins, creating amazing flavors. As a bonus the grease will help ensure your muffins don’t stick to the tin!

HOW MANY NET CARBS A Low Carb Cornbread Muffin

2 Net Carbs a muffin. We calculated it with this making 7 muffins so if you make more or less be sure to calculate it properly.

For this recipe and sweetness we added liquid stevia which is zero sugar alcohols. If you want a little extra sweetness a extra drop or two might work well.

However, if you end up wanting to make these without the liquid stevia and/or use another type of sweetener you can change up the type of sugar alcohol you use as well so be sure to check out our low carb conversion chart if you plan to use another type.

Be sure to check out your Macros needed with our Keto Macro Calculator where it can give you a personalized idea what your calories and macros should be.

If you are new to this Low Carb/Keto lifestyle and are unsure what we are talking about please feel free to read up more on Net Carbs. Or start at our

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Dairy-Free Options for this Recipe

One thing I would like to make a mention is that we stuck with making these dairy-free and used coconut oil.

Now the coconut oil is slightly noticeable in this recipe but was a nice addition. However, if you are a little deterred by that flavor then I’d strongly advise using melted butter instead if you can.

These are so good either way, and you can bet these will be my go-to next to our keto chili from here on out.

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Low Carb Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Keto Cornbread Muffins without the cornmeal. This sweet and delicious low carb muffin will certainly be perfect with your next batch of chili.

3.29 from 21 votes

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Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Keto, Low Carb

Keyword: Keto Cornbread Muffins, Low Carb Cornbread Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 7 muffins

Calories: 186kcal

Recipe Video

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

  • In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. The oil may clump some from cooling down, but that's okay.

  • Combine the two mixtures and whisk thoroughly.

  • Pour into muffin tins and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

This recipe adapted from Jays Baking Me Crazy

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 80mg27%

Sodium 52mg2%

Potassium 101mg3%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Low Carb Cornbread Muffins Recipe | Keto Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (7)Linda says

    very bland from 3 people that have tried this . Needs something. The texture was good though.

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    • Low Carb Cornbread Muffins Recipe | Keto Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (8)Lindsay says

      Perhaps a little bit extra sweetness? We personally go rather light on sweetness but we generally are eating these with chili and not on their own.

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  2. Low Carb Cornbread Muffins Recipe | Keto Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (9)cristina kadonsky says

    Look so good!!

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FAQs

How many carbs are in low carb cornbread? ›

These keto cornbread recipe has 5.7g of carbs and 3.1g of fiber. That means it has 2.6g net carbs per slice. How do you store keto cornbread? Store the leftover bread in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.

What is a keto substitute for cornmeal? ›

Almond and coconut flours are substituted for the traditional cornmeal and wheat flours, which are not permitted flours on the keto diet. But the texture is surprisingly similar, even without the wheat and carbs.

How many carbs are in a cornbread muffin? ›

Country Style Corn Muffin (1 serving) contains 68g total carbs, 65g net carbs, 21g fat, 8g protein, and 480 calories.

Is cornmeal low in carbs? ›

Cornmeal and flour both are high in carbohydrates. Cornmeal is much similar to flour for carbohydrates. As per 100 g, cornmeal has 79.4g of total carbs and flour has 76.3g of carbohydrates. Cornmeal and flour are high in calories, carbs and fibre.

Is Sweet Corn OK for low-carb? ›

Yes, corn is healthy, particularly because it offers a good source of fiber. But it's not usually appropriate if you're on a keto diet because of its high carbohydrate content, which could easily blow your carbohydrate limit for the day if you're not careful.

Is homemade cornbread high in carbs? ›

Cornbread is a quick bread usually made using cornmeal, flour, vegetable oil, baking powder, and eggs. Although it's relatively high in carbs and sodium, it contains several important nutrients, including phosphorus, selenium, and B vitamins.

Is almond flour keto? ›

Almond flour is a 100% keto-approved baking flour. It is also the most widely used keto flour on shelves. However, what it lacks in carbs, it makes up for in calories. Though almond flour is significantly higher in calories than many other flours, it also contains considerable amounts of protein and fiber.

What can I use instead of cornmeal for the bottom of bread? ›

Consider oats, seeds, or crushed Corn Flakes

If you don't have cornmeal (or don't like it), these unusual ingredients will totally work: rolled oats, seeds (hi, everything bagel seasoning), or cereals like crushed Corn Flakes.

Is corn flour ok for a keto diet? ›

Keto flour is a name describing the diet not the actual flour. U can use sesame flour, almond flour or coconut flour but they need a binding agent like psyllium husk or xanthan gum to stick. Corn is not Keto friendly.

How many carbs in a famous Dave's cornbread muffin? ›

Famous Dave's Corn Bread Muffin (1 Serving) contains 40g total carbs, 38g net carbs, 10g fat, 4g protein, and 260 calories.

How many carbs are in one Cracker Barrel cornbread muffin? ›

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Corn Muffins (1 muffin) contains 24g total carbs, 20g net carbs, 11g fat, 4g protein, and 210 calories.

Is Jiffy cornbread high in carbs? ›

Corn muffin mix by JIFFY contains 160 calories per 38 g serving. This serving contains 4.5 g of fat, 2 g of protein and 27 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 7 g sugar and 1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Corn muffin mix by JIFFY contains 2 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Does cornmeal spike blood sugar? ›

Corn meal is prepared as a porridge, used in pancake batter, or used to make cornbread. Corn meal has a glycemic index between 68-70. It is at the cusp of moderate to high GI, and it will likely increase your blood sugars.

Can diabetics have cornbread? ›

Cornbread is delicious and a great accompaniment to any meal. However, it is not a good idea if you are a diabetic. The high starch and cornmeal contents are carbohydrates which are broken down into sugar in the body. Sugar is extremely dangerous for people with diabetes, so it is best to avoid it.

Is buttered corn low carb? ›

Texas Roadhouse Buttered Corn (1 serving) contains 27g total carbs, 24g net carbs, 8g fat, 4g protein, and 180 calories.

How many carbs are in unsweetened cornbread? ›

Calories in no sugar added Cornbread
Calories125.4
Total Carbohydrate17.1 g
Dietary Fiber0.9 g
Sugars0.1 g
Protein3.5 g
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How many carbs are in a 2x2 in square of cornbread? ›

Cornbread -2 in x 2 in square
Nutrition Facts
How many carbs are in Cornbread -2 in x 2 in square? Amount of carbs in Cornbread -2 in x 2 in square: Carbohydrates 28g-
How many net carbs are in Cornbread -2 in x 2 in square? Amount of net carbs in Cornbread -2 in x 2 in square: Net carbs 28g-
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Is baby corn low in carbs? ›

Unlike its sugar laden and carb heavy counterpart, baby corn is picked before it matures causing it to be low in carbs, starch and sugar. Beyond its keto friendly properties, baby corn is minimally processed and free of harmful chemicals that's found in mature corn.

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