Starbucks Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min Servings: 12
Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published November 4, 2021 • Updated June 2, 2025

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Missing those pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling from Starbucks? Make a low-carb version with these copycat Starbucks Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! A brown butter pumpkin muffin surrounds a creamy cream cheese filling for you to enjoy at breakfast or on-the-go!

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Starbucks Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

5 (5) Prep 15m Cook 45m Total 60m 12 servings

Keto Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar free brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar free maple syrup

Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar free sweetener
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Add muffin liners to a 12 muffin muffin pan.

white muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin pan
2
Make brown butter

Add butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Swirling occasionally, cook the butter until melted and starts to brown and smells nutty (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

butter bubbling in a sauce pan
3
Mix dry ingredients

Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, turmeric and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Set aside.

stirring dry ingredients with a whisk
4
Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, add eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar free brown sweetener and sugar free maple syrup. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

pumpkin wet mixture in a bowl with electric mixer below
5
Combine all ingredients to muffin batter

To the wet ingredients, slowly mix in the dry ingredients and the browned butter. Mix until combined.

mixed up pumpkin muffin batter in a bowl with mixers off to the side
6
Add to muffin liners

Evenly add keto pumpkin muffin batter to the muffin liners. Fill close to the top as keto muffins don’t rise very much.

orange pumpkin batter in a muffin tin
7
Make cream cheese filling

To a small bowl, add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar free sweetener, vanilla and coconut flour. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add to a piping bag and ziploc bag with a large piping hole.

mixing cream cheese filling with an electric mixer
8
Pipe cream cheese filling into the center

Pipe about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling into the center of the muffin batter. Basically fill until the filling reaches the top of each muffin batter in the liner.

piping cream cheese in to pumpkin muffin batter
9
Bake

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until they start to brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool.

baked pumpkin muffins in a tray
Nutrition Per Serving
333 Calories
27.9g Fat
7.4g Protein
6.7g Net Carbs
19.3g Total Carbs
12 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Low Carb Starbucks Pumpkin Muffin Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling

a pumpkin muffin filled with cream cheese sliced in half
The Fall menu at Starbucks is delightfully predictable. You can always expect the pumpkin spiced latte, pumpkin loaf and pumpkin cream cheese filled muffins. The muffins are my favorite! They are filled with pumpkin spice flavor and a huge dollop of cream cheese filling planted inside. It is heaven and a ‘must-have’ pumpkin experience every year; however, one pumpkin muffin is 53 grams of carbs and 34 grams of sugar!!  Luckily, making a low-carb Starbuck copycat pumpkin muffin is easier than you think. You can get loads of pumpkin spice flavor in a brown butter pumpkin batter surrounding a slightly vanilla cream cheese filling. These keto pumpkin muffins are the perfect breakfast alternative to bacon and eggs in the morning. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee like Drink Iconic Keto Collagen Coffee Powder, my sponsor for this recipe.
a mocha coffee in a small mug next to a stack of muffins

Keto Collagen Coffee Powder

Coffee and muffins go hand and hand. I love this combination in the morning for breakfast – especially a grab-n-go breakfast – or in the afternoon for a filling snack. Drink Iconic has a keto collagen coffee powder with adaptogens from Four Sigmatic. The adaptogens are from Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms and help with mood, focus and immunity. This keto coffee powder also contains MCT oil, collagen from grass fed animals and 100mg of caffeine. It dissolves easily into a creamy coffee when you add hot water.

Pumpkin Muffin Tips

Here are some tips for making the best keto pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling.
  • Brown Butter – The brown butter really makes these muffins taste delicious. It adds a caramel, nutty flavor to it. Cook your butter in a saucepan just until brown bits start to form. You will start to smell a nutty aroma too. Don’t overcook the butter or else it will burn.
  • Use a Piping Bag – To fill your pumpkin batter with cream cheese filling it is recommended to use a piping bag and fill the muffin until the filling reaches the top. You can also use a ziploc bag and cut a large hole in the bottom.
  • Add Pumpkin Seeds – This is optional but does add a nice crunch to your keto muffins. You can add pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts to the top of your muffins before baking.
pumpkin muffins filled with cream cheese in a muffin tray with one hole filled with pumpkin seeds

Storage

Store leftover keto pumpkin muffins in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for 4-5 days. You can leave your muffins at room temperature; however, the may start to dry out after a few days.

Other Keto Muffins You May Like

If you love muffins because they are a tasty sweet snack or because they make for an easy keto breakfast on the go, then try these other delicious low-carb muffins.
Starbucks Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular flour instead of almond and coconut flour?

For this recipe, almond and coconut flour are key to keeping it low-carb and keto-friendly. If you want to use regular flour, you will need to adjust the amounts and it may affect the carb count and texture.

What can I substitute for sugar-free brown sugar?

You can use a granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener as a substitute for sugar-free brown sugar. Just make sure it's a 1:1 ratio to maintain the sweetness!

How long can I store these muffins?

You can store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months!

Can I use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices?

Absolutely! You can substitute 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices (cinnamon, turmeric, and nutmeg) in the recipe for added convenience.

Are these muffins gluten-free?

Yes! These keto pumpkin cream cheese muffins are gluten-free since they are made with almond and coconut flour, which do not contain gluten.

About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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  1. A
    Auntie Feb 28, 2025

    These turned out great! The cream cheese filling really balances out the pumpkin flavor. Used the suggested coconut flour and had no issues with the texture.

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  2. J
    Judith Apr 2, 2023

    WOW these are absolutely delicious and completely worth making!
    Thank you for the recipe!

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  3. T
    Tush Nov 12, 2022

    I’m thinking I may make this in a 9 inch cake pan doubling the recipe then swirling the cream cheese mixture into batter or spreading cream cheese frosting on top.

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  4. K
    Kay Nov 2, 2022

    These are really yummy.

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  5. B
    Bill Becker Jan 4, 2022

    These are not the easiest, but they sure are good!

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    Noelle Nov 7, 2021

    Sorry I meant coconut flour not powder.

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    Noelle Nov 7, 2021

    Haven’t tried these yet but you say protein powder in your video and in the ingredient list it shows coconut powder. Does it make a difference in the baking?

    Reply
    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Nov 9, 2021

      You can actually use either. Both will work. The protein powder will probably make them puff up more.

      Reply

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