My Almond Flour Muffins recipe is a win-win all around because it’s a healthy, easy muffins recipe that’s keto, gluten free, and so satisfying it will curb your carb cravings.
Almond Flour Muffins
When the boys were growing up, I made these Almond Flour Muffins for breakfast, serving them alongside Green Eggs, and it was one of our favorite meals back then.
Gluten Free Breakfast
I was always looking for quick and easy gluten free breakfast ideas when the boys were little.
If you are, too, serve this gluten free muffin recipe with Hard Boiled Eggs (prepared the night before), and it will hit the spot!
I hope you love these Almond Flour Muffins as much as we do!
Almond Flour Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 ounces blanched almond flour (not almond meal), about 1 cup
- 4 ounces large eggs, about 2 large eggs
- 1 ounce honey, around 1 tablespoon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour and baking soda
- In a large bowl combine eggs, honey, and vinegar
- Stir dry ingredients into wet, mixing until combined
- Scoop about ¼ cup of batter at a time into a paper lined muffin pan
- Bake at 350°F for 15-17 minutes, until slightly browned around the edges
- Cool in the pan for ½ hour
- Serve with butter and jam
Equipment
While these Almond Flour Muffins are a dazzling, yet healthy treat, they are just a small chapter in the story of my love affair with almond flour baking.
Almond Flour Recipes
I began baking with this magical ingredient in 2001 when almond flour recipes were incredibly few and far between.
Gluten Free Recipes
My son had just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and I made it my mission to turn all of my favorite traditional childhood favorites into gluten free, almond flour recipes.
Healthy Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook
I wanted my kiddo to have all the delicious treats I grew up with and so I spent years in the kitchen creating my own healthy gluten free recipes for him.
Out of that The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook was born.
In addition, I have hundreds of free almond flour recipes here on the website.
Muffins with Almond Flour
I’ve been playing around with almond flour and creating recipes that are healthy and easy ever since, and the story behind this Almond Flour Muffins recipe is part of the journey.
I created it after reading Michael Ruhlman’s book Ratio back in 2010. I saw Ruhlman speak at Blogher Food shortly thereafter, and the experience transformed my recipe creation process.
Celiac Disease Self-Care
But there was one issue with Ruhlman’s ratios and recipe principles. Because he bakes with wheat flour and gluten they were impractical and unusable for me.
Still, I was inspired to create a ratio recipe template for myself, along with those of you suffering from an intolerance to foods like gluten, due to Celiac Disease. Almond flour was my ingredient of choice!
Is Almond Flour Gluten Free
I find almond flour is the perfect food for those suffering from Celiac Disease or following a Keto Diet because it’s:
- Gluten Free
- Low Carb
- High Fat
- Keto Friendly
Keto Muffins
I created this keto muffins recipe using ratios (and a kitchen scale) after half a dozen attempts.
The ratio I came up with for muffins with almond flour is 4 parts flour: 4 parts egg: 1 part sweetener.
Paleo Recipes
Not all baked goods recipes scale easily, but this one is quite flexible. It can be scaled up or down to make as many or as few muffins as you like. Double it for eight muffins, and cut it in half for two.
Almond Flour Bread Recipe
Not in the mood for muffins? You can easily turn this Almond Flour Muffins recipe into a quick bread recipe instead.
To make a loaf of quick bread, simply double the above batter and bake for 35-40 minutes on the lower rack of your oven in a 5¾ x 3¼-inch mini loaf pan.
Digital Food Scale
Quick note, you’ll need a digital food scale to make my Almond Flour Muffins recipe. I’ve had the Escali kitchen scale for over 15 years and love it.
While its performance is on point, the scale is also super thin so that it can slide into a small drawer, saving valuable space in your kitchen.
Dairy Free Muffins
Having the proper equipment is important, but so is having the right ingredients. All you need to make my Almond Flour Muffins is a handful of healthy ingredients:
- Almond Flour
- Eggs
- Honey
- Baking Soda
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Gluten Free Muffin Recipe Add-Ins
What I love about this easy gluten free muffin recipe is that it’s a versatile template for a variety of flavors. Experiment with the combinations below or come up with your own.
Here are some ideas:
- Date Walnut
- Lemon Poppyseed
- Dried Cranberries with White Chocolate Chips
- Cinnamon Raisin
- Orange Dark Chocolate Chip
Low Carb Muffins
If you need more options than above, read on for some of the best low carb muffins recipes using a variety of healthy, low carb ingredients for their bases, ranging from almond flour to coconut flour.
Gluten Free Muffins
All of the recipes I’m sharing here and on my website are gluten free. I hope you love these simple muffins recipes as much as we do!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
While muffins with almond flour are fantastic, they aren’t for everyone.
That’s where my fan-favorite nut free Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins come into play.
This fabulous muffin is made with coconut flour and canned pumpkin, sweetened with coconut sugar, then spiked with pumpkin pie spice, and crowned with a luscious crumb topping.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
If you’re looking for muffins with chocolate chips, try my Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.
This recipe for healthy muffins made with a base of coconut flour is perfect for those who are allergic to nuts, and the zucchini provides a beautiful fleck of bright green, healthy color.
Almond Flour Banana Muffins
My Almond Flour Banana Muffins are purely fruit sweetened with bananas, carrots, and dates, with walnuts adding a fantastic crunch.
Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Nuts
My Gluten Free Banana Muffins with nuts are a family favorite.
This fantastic kid-friendly recipe is made with coconut flour and fruit sweetened with dates.
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Light, fluffy, and satisfying, my 7 ingredient Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins recipe is another nut free muffin made with coconut flour.
Enjoy in the morning with a cup of Dandelion Coffee or as a delicious snack.
Gluten Free Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
My Gluten Free Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are another fantastic breakfast muffin made with coconut flour.
Spiked with lemon zest, this healthy treat is full of antioxidant rich bioflavonoids and vitamin C.
Healthy Breakfast Muffins
What’s your favorite healthy breakfast muffin? Leave a comment and let me know what you’re looking for!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this Almond Flour Muffins recipe in 2011.
matilda barron says
I made this and I had to add milk because there wasn’t any wetness in the things
Elana says
Matilda, thanks for your comment! Almond flour itself is very moist, and this recipe also contains eggs, honey, and apple cider vinegar for the wet ingredients. This recipe will not be wet enough if you use small eggs instead of large :-)
rob says
I read a lot of these comments and I have to say, you hadle all of them very politely and professionally. I give you a ton of credit. Seems like many of the commetns are not to nice (like it’s your fault it didnt turn out perfectly!!!). I love this site – just found it BTW. Trying to lose weight and these recipies are great. Thanks again! And I promise, if a recipe doesnt turn out perfectly, I will not blame you!
Elana says
Rob, thanks so much for your support! I hope you enjoy the recipes :-)
Alicia says
Making these for a gluten-free option at our concession stand and to use up the last of my almond flour. I had about enough for a batch and a half, but after adding fruit (apple, blueberry, and orange cranberry) found it made enough mix for 9 muffins. Just put them in the oven and excited to see how they turn out. Hoping it’s better than the last almond flour I found…bread that turned into super expensive bird food :(
Elana says
Alicia, thanks for your wonderful comment! We’ve heard similar things from other readers, that many of the almond flour bread recipes available on the internet do not work well. Here’s a link to mine which are extensively tested:
https://elanaspantry.com/category/breads/
Enjoy!
Elana
Suz says
I just made these muffins. First use of almond flour. First time baking gluten-free. I used lemon juice instead of vinegar and added a big handful of fresh blueberries. I also measured the flour and eggs on my scale (4 oz flour was a heaping cup). Otherwise followed exactly. Baked in 15 mins. Looked so gorgeous I took a photo of them! (Also they made 5 instead of 4; maybe due to the added berries?) And I did not wait to cut into a warm one which was perfect and popped out of the paper liner and into my happy mouth! I’m doing them for a glue free neighbor but she’s gonna have to share because these are AMAZING! And so quick and easy!
Suz says
PS I’m at 8200 ft. I wish I could show you their picture!
Elana says
Suz, are you on Instagram? If so here’s my account:
https://www.instagram.com/elanaspantry/
If you use the hashtag #elanaspantry when you post your photo I’ll find it! Glad you are enjoying this recipe!
Elana
Elana says
Suz, thanks for letting me know these muffins are quick, easy, and AMAZING!
Tina says
These are delicious! I add a 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the 4 muffin recipe, and they are perfect! I find that I have to bake them for about 20-22 minutes to get them golden brown. Thank you for this lovely, simple recipe!
Elana says
Tina, thanks for letting me know this is a lovely, simple recipe! We love it too :-)
Susan Roberts says
Hello, Curious if you can offer advice for doing a sugar-free version of you you’re my muffins/scones? I have a son who has epilepsy…adhering to a Keto diet. Any idea if Stevia could be used instead of honey and what might be the ratio?
Best, Susan
Elana says
Hi Susan, thanks for your comment! Here’s a link to my Keto Diet Recipes page for you. Everything on there is sugar-free and your son might especially enjoy the Keto Brownies:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/keto/
Enjoy!
Elana
Lydia says
I have gestational diabetes that so far is not controlled by diet and I wanted muffins SO BAD. I bought almond flour but didn’t know what to do with it. I used this base recipe, doubled, used Splenda instead of honey, and ended up using 5 eggs because my chickens lay some tiny ones. I added frozen raspberries at the end because I know I cup of them is 15 g of carbs so even if I ate all 10 muffins I’d be fine! I also added a little shake of powdered peanut butter to give a little protein boost with relatively few added carbs. They came out a little wet in the center (I think from the raspberries) but not exactly doughy? I will have to try them in the morning to see if it goes away as they cool. I was thinking if they’re still like that I will microwave them before eating and hopefully it will steam out. I’m going to spread some natural peanut butter on them in the morning and eat a couple for breakfast, yum!
Elana says
Lydia, thanks for letting me know the result of your fun experiment with this recipe :-)
Bettina says
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Elana,
Thank you for your hard work creating this delicious base recipe! I just made my first batch and l ate one as soon as it was cool enough to not burn my tongue. I needed to use maple syrup instead of the honey and they still came out wonderful. This will now be my go-to muffin recipe! Thanks again.
Elana says
Bettina, thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed these muffins and that this will now be your go-to muffin recipe!
Rebecca says
If I as going to add pumpkin purée to this recipe, what else would I need to change? I saw your other pumpkin spice muffins but I can’t sure coconut flour. What would be your suggestions?
Elana says
Rebecca, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Barbara Corbeil says
Thanks so much Elana!
These muffins are so quick and easy. I added grated lemon zest to the mix, and topped the muffins with lemon butter icing. They are delicious. Do you have a suggestion so the muffins don’t stick to the paper liners? Well, I’m sure I can figure this out.
I’ve been gluten free of 14 months now, and it’s made a big and positive difference in my life. I’ve had hashimoto’s for over 30 years. You’re recipes are amazing and inspiring. Thanks again :)
Elana says
Barbara, thanks for your comment! If you let the muffins cool a bit longer they won’t stick to the paper liners. I’m so happy to hear that these muffins are quick, easy, and delicious :-)
Jody says
The brand “If you care” unbleached muffin cups work great to not stick.
Elana says
Thanks Jody!
Marie says
Getting ready to try your recipe now Elana…thanks for sticking with 9 tries to perfect this so folks like me can just find your site and enjoy them! Quick note…I have been experimenting with almond flour for about a year now and ran across a wonderful trick to ensure they pop right out of the muffin paper every tine…use Parchment Paper Muffin Liners…I get them at my local grocery store on the baking isle….they are a little more expensive but worth it! Hope that helps someone :-)!
Elana says
Marie, thanks for your wonderful comment! Yes, I link to paper muffin liners in step 4 of this recipe! Love those unbleached paper liners :-)
Theresa Sharkey says
Use the ‘If You Care’ brand muffin liners. They release the muffins.
Elana says
Theresa, thanks so much for your comment! I also link to the brand of muffin liners that I use. To get that info, just click the green text “muffin liners” in the instructions portion of the recipe :-)
Erica says
I liked that the recipe was simple and easy to follow. However, I didn’t much care for the taste…they tasted very bland. I would suggest adding blueberries, or another kind of fruit to add more flavor.
Elana says
Erica, thanks a bunch for your feedback! This is a base recipe that you may feel free to customize :-)