This easy gluten-free muffin recipe is made with 6 healthy ingredients and can be whipped up in a jiffy. To make my Chili Cheese Muffins you’ll need almond flour, cheddar cheese, red pepper flakes, eggs, salt, and baking soda. Really, making this savory muffin recipe is that easy!
If you’ve been here before, you know that my specialty is easy grain-free recipes. I went gluten-free in 1998 when I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Because I still didn’t feel very well on a gluten-free diet, I took things up a notch and eliminated grains entirely in 2001. So, I’ve been writing grain-free recipes for quite some time. And these days, I love writing low-carb, keto recipes like this one.
Over the years, I’ve also worked quite a bit at keeping the ingredient lists in my recipes as short as possible. It’s a personal challenge for me, and a gift to you my readers, to save you all time in the kitchen, so you can get out and play.
On that note, I’m going out for a hike. Enjoy these quick and easy muffins my loves!
Chili Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combined almond flour, salt, and baking soda
- Pulse in eggs, until well combined
- Briefly pulse in 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, and cheddar cheese
- Scoop a heaping ¼ cup of batter into each paper lined muffin cup
- Top muffins with remaining 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes
- Cool 1 hour
- Serve
If you are in need of low-carb breakfast ideas, try these Chili Cheese muffins with a side of eggs. If you’re grain-free, try these easy paleo breakfast recipes:
By the way, if you’re in need of nut-free paleo breakfast recipes, the Chocolate Donuts and Paleo Crepe recipes above do not contain any nuts!
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This post is part of March Muffin Madness, a round up of muffin recipes put together by my dear friend Shirley, from Gluten-Free Easily. Shirley is a pioneer in the gluten-free blogging world, and if you don’t yet know of her, you’re missing out! Shirley is a beekeeper, motorcycle rider, and has also lead support groups for those going gluten-free. Those are just a couple of the amazing things about her! Every year Shirley runs March Muffin Madness and I absolutely love being a part of it, and coming up with my own creative grain-free muffin recipe.
cheri casey says
Will definitely try these!
Tawni says
My imagination is running a little wild with different herbs and spices I can use in these – instead of or in addition to the chili pepper. I love kitchen creativity!
Megan says
Well, it looks like I know what I’ll be doing this weekend! :) A big pot of chili with a side of these muffins! Thank you!
Patti A says
Me too!!
christopher says
your recipes are fantastic! the muffins look warm and inviting. they remind me of childhood chicken dinners with my family. everything i’ve made on your site has been a smashing success. thank you for your hard work and generosity!
Elana says
Christopher, you’re welcome! Thanks for letting me know that everything you’ve made from my site has been a smashing success!!!
Kerstin says
I have made several of your recipes – always a big hit, so I am looking forward to making these. Thanks for your delicious recipes you share with us!
MaryAnne says
Elana,
I’ve been thinking about buying a Kitchen Aid Mixer for mostly Baking recipes, but I notice you seem to use the Blender all the time now.. Can you briefly advise which is the best purchase since I can only buy one item to assist me with all my recipes.
Thank you for your generous Support and sharing of information and recipes.
Elana says
Hi MaryAnne, I don’t own a stand mixer so cannot advise regarding that type of purchase. I use a food processor (for this and many other recipes) and a Vitamix blender to make soups, smoothies, and nut milks. I would recommend purchasing each one used if you can find them online or at a yard sale. I hope this is helpful!
MaryAnne says
Elana,
Thank you for your prompt reply. I’m just wondering what the reason is that you do not own or use a Stand Mixer. Is there a big difference in how a mixer as opposed to a food processor work? Thank you in advance for your reply to this question.
Elana says
You’re welcome MaryAnne! I am a minimalist and like to keep my kitchen counters and cabinets as clutter-free as possible. I have found that the food processor can do almost everything that a stand mixer does. So, that’s why I don’t own a stand mixer :-)
Karen says
These look great (sans the chili). I can’t do the spicy but…….I think I will try them with the Daiya pseudo cheese. I seldom do processed food but I’ve been jonesing for some savory muffins so I’ll give that a shot. These sound like they would be perfect with soup and a salad.
Ania says
Hi Elana, I have never seen almond flour where I live. What’s the difference between flour and meal. Sorry, you were probably asked this many times before.
Ania
Elana says
Hi Ania, here’s a post which will explain the difference between almond flour and almond meal to you:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/almond-flour/
Enjoy!
Elana
Randi Kraus says
Muffins look great. I like that there are just a few ingredients. I pinned it.
Suz says
I’ve gotta try these! Thanks