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Paleo Muffins with Almond Flour

By Laura Fuentes Updated Mar 21, 2024

5 from 26 votes

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Making these paleo muffins with almond flour is a breeze! In this easy recipe, the batter is made in a blender so all you do is bake!

Made with simple ingredients, these muffins have become one of my go-to breakfast options since they are one paleo-approved recipe that both kids and adults devour.

four paleo muffins

Paleo Muffin Ingredients

This Paleo Muffin recipe is made with easy-to-find staples and yields muffins that taste as good as the traditional. You’ll find the measurements at the end of the post, but first, check this list before making any substitutions:

  • Canned coconut milk: if dairy is part of your diet, you can swap it for whole milk yogurt. The key is that the liquid is thick.  
  • Butter or ghee: adds moisture and flavor. You can use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • Honey or maple syrup: to sweeten these muffins.
  • Vanilla: that delicious cake-like flavor we want in our muffins.
  • Apple cider vinegar: mixed with baking soda, helps the batter rise to yield airy muffins.
  • Blanched almond flour: use store-bought or make almond flour in the blender.
  • Baking soda: acts as a leavening agent to get tall muffins.
  • Salt: to enhance all the flavors.
  • Eggs: bind the batter. I’ve tried these with a substitute and they don’t turn out.
  • Blueberries: totally optional. Use fresh or frozen.

Mix-Ins

I love making these paleo muffins different every time by changing the mix-ins. Blueberries are always around in my kitchen, but you can use strawberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, walnuts, or even dark chocolate chips! 

Or, for a “plain” look and feel to a yellow cake cupcake, you just leave it all out and enjoy!

an almond flour muffin in a lunchbox with berries and almonds

How to Make Muffins with Almond Flour 

These paleo almond flour muffins come together in a matter of minutes using your blender or food processor. Here’s how to make them:

1. Prep
You preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin pan with 8 liners.

2. Blend wet ingredients
You place the coconut milk (or yogurt), melted butter, honey, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar in a blender and blend just until combined.

on the left, muffin ingredients in a blender. On the right, muffin batter in the blender

3. Add the dry ingredients
You add almond flour, baking soda, and sal to the wet mix and blend. You might need to wipe the sides with a spatula, since the batter will be very thick.

4. Add the eggs
Yes, you add the eggs at the end! Blend until combined.

5. Add the mix-ins
After you’ve made the batter, add the mix-ins.

6. Fill the muffin cups
Make sure you line the muffin tray.

a muffin pan with muffin batter

7. Bake
You bake for 18 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool down
Once the paleo muffins are done, remove them from the oven and allow to cool down to room temperature.

Check out how easy they are to make in this quick video:

Success Tips for Paleo Muffins 

Follow these tips and the almond flour muffins will turn out soft and fluffy every time you bake them: 

Don’t use coconut flour
Baking recipes are delicate, especially when it comes to flour. Almond flour cannot be substituted for another flour. If you want to use coconut flour, check my Blueberry Coconut Flour Muffin recipe.

Not all milks are the same
This recipe needs a thick liquid, like coconut milk or whole-milk yogurt. Don’t swap it for regular milk or almond milk!

Use room temperature ingredients
Adding the ingredients at room temperature helps to get a smoother batter with an even texture.

Don’t overmix
Blend until combined, but no more than that. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.

Can You Freeze Almond Flour Muffins?

Yes, once the paleo muffins are cooled down completely, place them in the freezer (in their muffin tins or on a baking sheet) until frozen, about an hour. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or an airtight container, label them, and store them in the freezer for up to two months.

To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds or leave them over the counter until they thaw.

four paleo muffins

Almond Flour Paleo Muffins

four paleo muffins
Servings: 8 muffins
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 18 minutes mins
Making these paleo muffins with almond flour is a breeze! In this easy recipe, the batter is made in a blender so all you do is bake!
5 from 26 votes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned coconut milk*
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ¾ cups blanched almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup blueberries, optional

Instructions

Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line muffin pan with 8 liners.

Make the muffin batter:

  • Place the coconut milk (or yogurt), melted butter, honey, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar in a blender. Blend just until combined.
  • Add almond flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and blend. The batter will be very thick, so you might need to wipe the sides with a spatula.
  • Add the eggs to the thick batter and blend just until combined. Yes, you add the eggs at the end.
  • Transfer the muffin batter into a bowl and fold in the berries, if using. Then, fill the 8 muffin cups with batter.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool down to room temperature.

Store:

  • Once cooled, place the muffins in an airtight container or zip bag and store on the counter for a day, in the fridge for up to 4 days. To warm up from the fridge, microwave each muffin for 15 to 20 seconds.

Notes

If dairy is part of your diet, you can swap the coconut milk for whole milk yogurt.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffin | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Mandy says

    May 10, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and tasty paleo muffins! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Ella says

    September 08, 2023 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    These paleo muffins were simple, had a good texture, and they’re the perfect base recipe to add blueberries, chocolate chips, and more. We’ve made it several times with success!

    Reply
  3. Mel says

    January 13, 2023 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    Could i use almond milk instead of coconut milk or yogurt?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 27, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      I would not recommend using almond milk since the consistency is much thinner than coconut milk or yogurt.

      Reply
  4. Holly says

    January 18, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hi,

    We follow paleo lifestyle and Dairy is not apart of that. would a coconut yogurt be a good substitute?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 19, 2019 at 9:06 am

      I like to use canned coconut milk or cream when I’m following strict paleo or whole milk yogurt (as listed) when I’m more lenient and doing primal. 1:1 ratio as shown.

      Reply
  5. Eliza says

    August 03, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    These look delicious. I just bought some blueberries. Need to try them

    Reply
  6. Tammy says

    August 03, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I made these for my daughter’s birthday party (she LOVES blueberries). They were delicious and the kids loved them.

    Reply
  7. Sarah Donovan says

    July 28, 2016 at 10:30 am

    These were delicious!

    Reply
  8. Courtney Grauvogl says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    Will this work with other dairy types and flaxmeal instead of eggs? We’re grain-free/dairy-free/egg-free!

    Thx

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 27, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      Courtney, I have not tried this with an egg replacer. Sorry!

      Reply
  9. Carrie says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    Just came across your site and made these for the first time, simply amazing!!! I love your site and will be trying more recipes very soon. Thanks for sharing with all of us!!

    Reply
  10. Adriana says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    Great muffins – thanks for the recipe! We used mixed frozen berries as didn’t have any blueberries in the house. The ones that got raspberries were the best!

    Reply
  11. Cynthia says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    I made these today, and they were delicious. This was my first endeavor to make grain free muffins, and I am hooked. I couldn’t believe how simple it was, thank you so much for posting this and making it so easy.

    Reply
  12. Elli says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing! I am still new to the paleo lifestyle and have been dying for something sweet.

    Reply
  13. Jane says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made these last night. I wish I could give you MY opinion on them but they disappeared before I could even taste them. Sure sign that they were yummy!

    Reply
  14. Isabel L. says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Wow!! My search for perfect blueberry muffins ends here. I’ve tried many blueberry muffin recipes only to be disappointed but these are AMAZING.

    Reply
  15. Christina says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love blueberry muffins! Thanks so much for all your amazing recipes, Laura.

    Reply
  16. Shannon Kleiner says

    July 20, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! I love that you can really make it with whatever fruit you want. I’d love to try these with apples!

    Reply
  17. Louise says

    July 20, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    My family and I started eating grain-free last year. I have purchased all your books and we are all super happy with our new “lifestyle” or eating fresh and healthy meals.

    Reply
  18. Alexa says

    July 20, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    These look great. Just ordered your newest book! Can’t wait to get it and explore all the new recipes.

    Reply
  19. Fiona M. says

    July 20, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Just bought some fresh blueberries! Will try this recipe for breakfast tomorrow.

    Reply
  20. Mary Ann says

    July 20, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love pancakes! These muffins are perfect to put in the lunchbox.

    Reply

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