These Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins are some of the best healthy muffins I’ve ever made! Made with super-fine almond flour, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and studded with fresh blueberries. They are the best!
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These are the best almond flour muffins I’ve made. Thanks for the great recipe.
Muffin Ingredients
- Super Fine Almond Flour – Make sure it’s made from blanched almonds for the best recipe.
- Tapioca flour – Helps act as a flour binder in this muffin recipe. You can also sub arrowroot, or cornstarch if not following a paleo diet. You may be able to sub 2 tablespoons coconut flour, but I wouldn’t add more than that. I did not test that myself but it could work.
- Baking soda & salt – The leavening agent (rise) for the muffins. Salt balances flavor.
- Pure maple syrup – We’re only using 1/4 cup of added sugar in these muffins. I found them to be lightly sweet, but not bland. If you’ve got more of a sweet tooth (or are sharing these muffins with someone who does), try adding 3-4 tablespoons of coconut sugar or another granulated sugar if you’d like. Also note, if you’d like to use honey, the muffins will brown more.
- Eggs – You’ll need 3 large eggs for this recipe. Sounds like a lot but trust me – it helps with the structure of these muffins.
- Oil – Just 1/4 cup to keep things moist. If using melted coconut oil, make sure it has been cooled and the rest of your ingredients (i.e. milk and eggs) are room temperature. Feel free to use avocado oil or a light olive oil for neutral flavor.
- Vanilla extract – Always a good idea! Add a 1/4 tsp almond extract for a special flavor if you’d like.
- Milk + apple cider vinegar – Any milk you have on hand will work. Cashew, almond, coconut. Or oat if not following a grain-free diet. The apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) is added to get the right rise in the muffins.
- Blueberries – I used fresh but you can also use frozen. Just make sure they’re not thawed out. Your batter may get more blue as well. Try coating the frozen blueberries in tapioca flour before adding to batter so they aren’t as moist.
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Almond Flour vs Almond Meal
If you’re new to baking with almond flour, it is essentially just ground up blanched almonds. The blanched almonds are processed into a super fine flour that is perfect for baking cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, shortbread crusts and more.
There is a difference between almond flour and almond meal – almond meal is made from whole almonds (with the skins on) and is not as fine. Whereas almond flour, as mentioned above, is made from blanched almonds (no skins). I’ve found for most recipes, Super-Fine Almond Flour is best.
Instructions Overview
Here is a step-by-step breakdown including some photos that will help give you a visual of how to make these blueberry muffins.
Mix Dry Ingredients: When mixing ingredients, I like to use a separate bowl for the dry ingredients to ensure the flour and baking soda is combined before adding to the wet ingredients. So for this step you’ll mix almond flour, tapioca flour, salt and baking soda.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl whisk together the oil, maple syrup, vanilla, milk and apple cider vinegar. Once that is combined, then whisk in eggs.
Combine Batter: Add dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients, and as mixture comes together, fold in the blueberries.
Distribute into muffin tin: Evenly distribute batter into 12-cup muffin pan filling about 3/4 way full (these muffin liners are suggested). Feel free to add a sprinkle of lemon zest to the tops too, before baking.
TIP: Use a medium cookie scoop to easily distribute the muffin batter.
Bake for 20 minutes: Bake muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. The tops will brown slightly but middle should come out with no wet batter (crumbs are okay).
Allow the muffins to rest for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
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Storing Muffins
These almond flour muffins will keep at room temperature in an airtight container, best enjoyed within 3 days. If storing for longer, place container in fridge and enjoy within 5 days.
To freeze, use airtight container and label for 3 months. To thaw, Leave frozen muffins out at room temperature with lid cracked as they come to room temperature.
So much love for these healthy blueberry muffins! They’re delicious with your morning coffee but honestly a great snack any time of the day!
Don’t forget to slather on a little butter while you’re at it!
Recipe FAQs
Are these almond flour blueberry muffins gluten free?
Yes – almond flour is gluten free, as is tapioca flour. This recipe is considered paleo friendly and completely free of gluten.
Can I use coconut flour or whole wheat flour?
Because this recipe was specifically developed with almond flour, I can’t recommend a good substitution. Coconut flour is extremely absorbent. And while whole wheat flour may work in this recipe, I have another delicious blueberry muffin recipe using whole wheat flour here.
Can I use an egg replacer?
Because we’re using almond flour here, I would not recommend substituting the eggs with an egg replacer (for example, flax eggs). The eggs in this recipe provide quite a bit of structure. If you try a substitution, the texture of the muffins will change and the muffins won’t rise as well.
Can I sub the tapioca flour?
Yes! Readers have successfully substituted the tapioca flour for cassava flour. Use the same amount listed in the recipe card. If not worried about keeping this recipe grain-free, feel free to use all-purpose 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
Can I make mini muffins?
These muffins also work as mini muffins. Use paper or silicone liners in a 24-cup mini muffin tin, filling about 2/3 way full. Bake at 350ºF and watch baking time closely after 10 minutes.
If you make this Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins, be sure to leave a comment and star rating on the blog! I love hearing from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley
Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups Super Fine Almond Flour, from blanched almonds
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, see notes
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 heaping cup fresh blueberries
- handful sliced almonds for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line 12-cup muffin pan or spray with oil; set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In medium bowl combine almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In large bowl whisk together oil, maple syrup, vanilla, milk and apple cider vinegar. Add in eggs – whisk until combined.
- Combine batter: Add dry ingredients to bowl of wet, and as mixture comes together, fold in blueberries.
- Bake: Evenly distribute batter into 12-cup muffin pan (about 3/4 way full). Top with extra blueberries and almond slices if you'd like. Bake muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Enjoy!
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This post was sponsored originally published in January 2020. This has since been updated with more information March 2025. Same delicious recipe!
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