Keto Recipes

Keto Cottage Cloud Swirl Muffins are ideal for breakfast or as a snack. These muffins are very fluffy, flavorful, and low-carb. These muffins have a beautiful swirl of cinnamon that adds warmth and some sweetness to this soufflé-like treat. These are made with egg whites and cheese, which adds the protein and fat content to make it keto-friendly. We make these muffins with almond flour as it adds structure and fluffiness without the additional carbs.
Go through the detailed recipe below to fulfill all your baked goods cravings without any guilt!

 

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Size/serving: 1 muffin
• Cooking time: Twenty-five mins
• Cuisine: American
• Working time(total): Forty minutes
• Course: Breakfast, Snack
• Calories: 90 kilocalories
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
• Servings: 8–10 muffins
• Time for prep: Fifteen mins

TOOLS:

• Knife
• Bowl
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Muffin tin
• Small bowl
• Rack

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE MUFFIN BASE:

• 4 large eggs, separated
• ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese
• ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. almond flour
• 1–2 tbsp. Erythritol or monk fruit
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

FOR CINNAMON SWIRL:

• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. Erythritol
• ½ tbsp. Melted butter or coconut oil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

EGGS:

• We have to use the large eggs and the egg whites, and they offer structure and support, and we can beat the whites to make it light and airy.

COTTAGE CHEESE:

• We have to use the rich cottage cheese in these muffins and blend it before adding the cheese to the batter, and it also provides nutrition and an acidic taste.

CREAM OF TARTAR:

• We could utilize the cream of tartar to retain the volume or to make the fluffy muffins.

SALT:

• Salt is added to the batter to balance the sweetness, and it also adds flavor.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour is used to give the structure and improve its ability to maintain the shape, and it is low in carbs and good for keto baking.

KETO SWEETENER:

• We add keto sweeteners like Erythritol and Monk fruit as they add the sweetness without the additional carbs.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Vanilla extract is added to remove the smell of the eggs and to make them rich and flavorful.

CINNAMON POWDER:

• Cinnamon powder is added to provide the aroma, and it also complements the creamy cottage cheese.

BUTTER OR COCONUT OIL:

• We can use butter or coconut oil to add richness and help spread the cinnamon flavor in the muffins.

 

INSTRUCTION:

1. We can turn on the oven at 300 degrees F.
2. Now we can place the silicon cups in the muffin tin.
3. We can discrete the yolks from the whites & put the yolks in another dish.
4. Now we can add cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites.
5. Beat them till the egg whites form firm peaks.
6. We can add the cottage cheese, almond flour, vanilla, Erythritol & egg yolks to the other dish
7. Stir till it gets smooth.
8. Then we have to gently incorporate the yolk mixture into the egg white mixture, and don’t overmix.
9. We have to combine the liquid butter, cinnamon, and Erythritol in a small dish to make the cinnamon swirl.
10. Now we can pour the muffin batter into the cups and fill them halfway.
11. Then we can add the cinnamon swirl on top and gently mix to create the swirl.
12. Put the muffin in the oven for twenty-five minutes.
13. We can cool these muffins in the tin for 5 minutes.
14. Then put these muffins on the rack and serve.

TIPS:

• We can mix the cottage cheese for a smoother texture before the addition.
• You can serve these muffins fresh or allow these muffins to deflate a little because they bubble up like soufflés.
• We can add chopped nuts or a drizzle of cream cheese for an additional taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can put the remaining cottage cloud swirl muffins in an airtight container and store these muffins for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We can cover these cottage cloud swirl muffins in plastic wrap and store these muffins in the freezer for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make these cheese cloud swirl muffins with ricotta cheese?

• We can make these cheese cloud bread muffins with ricotta cheese as a substitute for the cottage cheese, but the ricotta cheese is slightly high in carbs.

Are these cottage cloud swirl muffins sweet or savory?

• These cottage cloud swirl muffins are slightly sweet with the cinnamon swirl.

 

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Calories: 90 kcal
Total Carbs: 2.5 g
Net Carbs: Two grams
Fiber: 0.5 gram
Protein: Six grams
Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 160 milligrams

Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, this savory, carnivore, pork-based sandwich bread is perfect for sandwiches, spreads, or can be toasted and eaten alone.

Do not skip any of the steps. In the past, I sometimes would not follow the texture instructions (i.e. beat egg whites until frothy, separate these two ingredients into a separate bowl and mix, etc.)

for recipes, and it makes a difference. Each step in the recipe is important for maintaining texture.

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 1 lb raw ground pork (Can’t tolerate pork? Make Carnivore Sandwich Bread [Beef Version] instead.)
• 5 oz pork rinds (pre-ground)
• 1/4 cup grass-fed ghee (or butter)
• 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Start the oven.

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Make the batter.

• Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Place the egg yolks in your blender (for later use).
• With a hand mixer, beat the whites on high until the mixture is very frothy and you have soft peaks. The mixture should be light like foam.
• Melt the ghee on your stovetop.
• In a blender, mix the raw ground pork, melted ghee, and egg yolks until a smooth paste forms.
• Note: the mixture may be a bit hard to blend due to the meat. I usually have to stop my blender, stir the mixture, and turn it back on 3-4 times.
• With a hand mixer, blend the frothy egg whites and the pork-ghee-egg yolk paste until the mixture becomes smooth like batter.
• In a blender or food processor, crush the pork rinds to a fine powder.
• Fold the pork rind powder and sea salt (ASHLEYRfor 15% off) into the batter.
• Note: if you go through tons of salt in your household like we do, check out this salt purchasing hack that will save you money + make things more efficient. We started this last year, and I’m so happy we did!

Bake the loaf.

• Pour the batter into your bread pan and bake in the oven for 60 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Note: You’ll know it’s done when the texture is consistent, dry, grainy, and bread-like throughout. When you cut into the loaf, if it has slimy patches that look like chunks of egg, it’s not done.
• Once done, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Prepare and serve.

• Slice the loaf into 1-inch thick slices, or whatever size you prefer.
• Meal ideas: Make a Classic Carnivore Club Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or toast a slice and top with Strawberry Glaze and Honey Butter or Onion-Free Guacamole.
• Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!