Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. This step ensures that your muffins bake perfectly.
Prepare your muffin tins by greasing them lightly or lining them with muffin liners. This prevents the muffins from sticking.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the 1/2 cup of coconut oil and the 2 tablespoons of butter until they become a smooth liquid. Alternatively, you can also use liquid coconut oil.
Now, let's move to the main mixture. In a large bowl, crack open the 5 eggs and add them in. Pour 1 1/2 cups of Lakanto Monkfruit Powdered, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, and 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Mix these ingredients thoroughly, ensuring they are well combined.
Slowly introduce the melted coconut oil and butter into the mixture. Blend everything together until you achieve a consistent batter.
For the dry ingredients, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of coconut flour into the bowl. Gently mix everything until there are no visible lumps and the batter is smooth.
Take your prepared muffin tins and carefully spoon the batter into each cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
To make the cream cheese filling, grab a separate bowl. Combine the following ingredients: 2 tablespoons of Lakanto Monkfruit Powdered, 1/4 cup of cream cheese (softened), and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir these ingredients together until they form a smooth mixture.
Next, add an extra touch of deliciousness by placing approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling on top of each muffin. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
Place your muffin tins in the preheated oven. Allow them to bake for around 18 to 22 minutes. To check if they're done, insert a knife into a muffin; if it comes out clean, they're good to go. However, remember that oven times can vary, so keep an eye on them.
Once they're ready, carefully remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool a bit before enjoying your delicious keto pumpkin muffins!