Light, nutty and moist – these gluten free blueberry muffins taste amazing and are high in protein and low carb. Perfect for a morning breakfast!
I decided to create my first ever gluten-free muffin recipe. Although I don’t follow a strict gluten free diet, I have been intrigued by almond flour for quite awhile which just so happens to be the ideal wheat alternative for baking.
What health benefits does Almond flour have?
- Protein packed: a serving of almond flour provides 5 grams of cholesterol-free protein.
- Full of vitamins and minerals including magnesium, Vitamin E, potassium and more.
- Great source of dietary fiber providing 3 grams per serving (as compared to just .6 of a gram in white flour.)
- Rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids. (These muffins are also made with olive oil so you are getting a double dose of these heart-healthy fats!)
What’s the difference between regular flour and almond flour?
- Almond flour is gluten free. Regular flour is not
- Almond flour is loaded in fiber
- Almond flour retains many of it’s nutrients. Because white flour is processed the natural nutrients have been removed.
Of course, the million dollar question: “How do they taste?!” If you’re looking for a moist, nutty and fluffy muffin that won’t go straight to your hips, this one is for you!
My boys eat these by the fistful and I’m right there with him.
It’s a good thing they are so healthy!
Recipe Questions:
Do you use regular muffin tins or mini?
Regular
Should the almond flour be compacted?
No
Could I incorporate flax seed into these muffins?
Yes! You could add a 1-2 tablespoons.
No fork required.
Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cup almond meal or flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup berries fresh or frozen - any type
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 and line 12 muffin tins with baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- With the whisk attachment in a stand mixer, beat together eggs, egg whites, honey, olive oil, vanilla, lemon zest and juice over medium speed until combined.
- Slowly add the almond flour mixture into the wet mixture while running over medium speed until fully blended.
- Remove bowl from mixer and use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the berries.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large spoons, drop mixture evenly into lined muffin pan. Should be enough for 12 muffins.
- Bake for 25 minutes then let cool on cooling rack.
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Can I make this recipe into a cake ?
Cheers
Ingrid
I bet you could! Just adjust the cook time.
I just made a batch of these and they far exceeded my expectations. I am not a baker and having tried a few recipes before, this one was the best. My previous baking experience with almond flour was horrible. I made a few additions and 1 substitution though: had no lemons so used 1.5 tbs of apple cider vinegar, added 1tbs of ground flax, 1 tbs of chia seeds, 1 tbs of acai powder. I think the next time I will use less oil. The batter was a bit more runny than in the pictures like someone else commented, and I think the ground flax seed helped. I also set the batter aside for about 10 mins before scooping into the pan. I used frozen raspberries and fresh blue berries and added directly to the pan.
Thanks for a great and easy to follow recipe!
Im so happy you enjoyed them!!!!
Came out perfect- I whisked by hand instead of using a mixer and I didn’t even use the lemon juice. I baked for a little less time also- the first time I made them I baked too long on accident. I have made these several times and they’re delicious. Easy favorite recipe.
So glad to hear it!
Very delicious and I am addicted to these muffins! I substitute coconut oil for the olive oil. Mmm!
I hope you love them!
Overall, an okay recipe. You can really taste the lemon in this one. I found the batter to be almost frothy, even though I mixed it by hand. I used fine almond flour, and it was very runny. They did not rise, and they baked in 20 min. Overall, the consistency is cake like, but the blueberries sunk to the bottom making the dough moist at the bottom. I would definitely try this again, perhaps adding some banana to thicken, and putting the blueberries closer to the top before baking.
I would definitely use a whisk vs your hands for mixing. :)
I read some other comments saying the muffins were flat on top – and I had the same issue. My batter was very thin, not at all like your photos where it looks scoop-able. Wondering if the difference might be that I used blanched almond flour, whereas your photos look like ground almonds that include the skins? They were delicious anyways.
Hmmm that might be it? I like to use the almond flour with the skin on for added nutrients.
These came out wonderful.
I added 1/3 of a banana, 1T of Almond Milk, 1/2t cinnamon and I did 1T of Vanilla because our family is addicted to vanilla. Thank you for the wonderful recipe for a base. I played with the idea of adding a scoop of protein. Have you had any success with that?
I love that the ingredients are not overwhelming.
That sounds heavenly!!!
Can I substitute ripened bananas or applesauce for the honey? or half the honey and make up the difference with one of these two options? thank you!
I’ve never tried those swaps but if you do report back!
Hi!! Just wondering, is there’s any way you could substitute some of the almond flour with coconut flour? Thanks!
Perhaps but I couldn’t tell you how – sorry about that!
I know this sounds stupid but when you say “cool on a rack” do I take them out of the pan or place the whole pan on the rack?
Not stupid at all! I leave in the pan! :)
Will these freeze?
Oh yes very freezer friendly!
These muffins look so good! Can they be frozen and if so, how long?
Yes they’re very freezer friendly – can freeze up to 3 months!
My family loves this recipe. I am always looking for new recipes to use almond flour to lower the carbs and increase protein. Could this recipe be modified to make zucchini nut muffins? If so what changes would you make?
Yes I’m sure. I can’t give you a recipe for that though since I’ve never done it. :)
if using frozen blueberries should the baking time be increased
No. :) I use frozen all the time!
Sooo good! I replaced a 1/2 cup of the almond flour with 1/2 cup of oats to add more texture, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!!
Good call Emily!!
Excellent love them!!
So glad to hear!
Do you need to have lemon zest?
Nope you can skip that! :)
You didn’t say how much olive oil!
It’s in the recipe I see it – 2 tablespoons. :) Do you see it?
Excellent!