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.
Nancy marshall says
I added almond butter and cinnamon to it! It was so moist and higher protein for my boys! Delicious!
Elana says
Nancy, thanks for letting me know these muffins are delicious!
Alex says
I LOVE this recipe! I added some coconut flakes and frozen mulberries and they turned out fantastic. The berries stayed suspended in the batter and did not sink to the bottom. Tastes a bit like a rich yellow cake batter with a heavier crumb. Thank you!
Elana says
Alex, thanks for letting me know you LOVE this recipe!
Shayne says
Dear Elana,
I can’t thank you enough…not just for this recipe (which is FABULOUS!)…but for sharing so many recipes and so much of yourself. I come back to your site time and again to meet my family’s needs. My son was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the end of September. We have been following the SCD, and your site has once again been so very helpful. Tonight he is having friends sleep over, which hasn’t happened much this fall because he is nervous about having people eat with us. I was so thrilled to make this recipe with blueberries. He will be excited to get up and have these muffins be part of a special breakfast with his two best friends!
Thanks for helping me make this happen!
Shayne
Elana says
Shayne, I went through the same exact thing with one of my boys who has celiac disease. I’m so happy to help you with your little guy during this socially challenging period :-)
Jill says
MINI-MUFFINS?
Thank you for all the work you’ve done on this lovely recipe. I would like to make them as mini-muffins. Would that work? If so, what temperature and baking time do you recommend? Thanks!
Elana says
Jill, I haven’t tried that so not sure, feel free to experiment and I hope you’ll let us know how it turned out :-)
Charlotte says
I’ve made this recipe a few times but just wanted to thank you, they are SO delicious made exactly as described. I’ve been eating them w/ butternut squash soup w/ chicken and chili and some kale chips on the side for a low-carb, easy meal. YUM <3
Elana says
Charlotte, you’re very welcome! so glad to hear these are YUM :-)
Carol Ercey says
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Incredibly easy and the muffins looked just like the picture. Wanted something low carb to have with vegetable soup. Wonderful!
Elana says
Carol, thanks for letting me know this muffin recipe is incredibly easy and wonderful!
Lily says
I just made these last night. I doubled the recipe and added orange zest, cinnamon and flax seed. I reduced the honey and added some fresh orange juice instead. I may have baked them for too long because they are slightly dry, but I am still thrilled with the flavor and texture. I was so surprised with how much they rose! I recommend your site to everyone. Thank you, Elana, for all of your wonderful recipes and dedication to helping those of us with digestive issues enjoy eating again!
Elana says
Lily, thanks for your lovely comment! I’m so glad that you are enjoying these muffins and my website too :-)
Mykidshavepaws says
I made these just now, i used what i had on hand so i replaced the 1/4 honey with splenda brown sugar and then i added a crumble of chopped pecans, just a handful and I had some cinnamon brown sugar splenda and butter left over from a pancake recipe so i mixed that and added half a teaspoon to the top of each muffin before i baked them, they took 20 mins. Wow does my house smell amazing right now, it’s reminding me of fall lol
Elana says
MyKidsHavePaws, first off, love your username! I have a furry baby too. Second, so glad to hear your house smells amazing from these muffins :-)
Mykidshavepaws says
I meant I used a tablespoon of splenda brown sugar to replace the honey NOT 1/4 CUP LOL that would be a bit too sweet lol
Jessica says
so, I adapted this recipe a little and added parmesan cheese, green onions and sunflower seeds for a real savory muffin. I als experimented by adding 1/4 cup coconut flour and 3/4 almond instead of using all almond. I compensated by using an extra egg since I added the coconut flour and knew it would require extra moisture, but found them to be just a touch too dry. DO you think that is due to the addition of coocnut flour and I should have also added some melted butter or almond milk to offset that? Or just stick to your recipe of all almond flour? :) thanks so much!!
Elana says
Jessica, thanks for your comment! For best results follow the recipe and use the ingredients and brands that I link to :-)
Danielle says
My baking endeavors do not always turn out the way I intend. So, it was wonderful to find such a simple recipe. They turned out perfectly! The second time I made these I added 1 tablespoon of Organic Cacao Nibs and 2 tablespoons of diced Organic Dried Sour Cherries. Not sure if that kicks them out of Paleo standards but they baked beautifully without adding any extra time. Biting into a cherry was just as good as using jam or preserves.
Elana says
Danielle, thanks for letting me know these turned out perfectly!
Kim says
SO glad to have come across this recipe, thank you! I’ve just switched to a low-carb life after 3 years battling Hashimotos and Cushings and I’m loving the food I’m eating, but tonight I was desperate for a low carb sweet treat and these muffins are just perfect! I had one with low carb, sugar free home made blueberry Jam and I’m now going to bed VERY happy! Thank you SO much :) xx
Elana says
Kim, you’re welcome!
Sandra Pinzon says
Hello – I just started in the keto diet and made these muffins. They are pretty good. Thank you for the recipe. Can you tell me the nutritional facts please. I still need to count caleries and don’t want to over indulge.
Thank you
Sandra
Elana says
Sandra, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
So glad you enjoyed these muffins!
Elana