Description
Soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced, these Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bites are a low-carb treat with a creamy center and warm cinnamon topping—ideal for snacks, light desserts, or grab-and-go breakfasts.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon Topping:
1 tbsp granulated erythritol
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add in the sweetener, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
- Stir in the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small dough balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon topping ingredients and sprinkle generously over each dough ball.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Store extras in the fridge.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds, or enjoy cold.
Try adding nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or chopped pecans for variations.
Use a 1:1 sugar replacement sweetener like erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
