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Tired of eggs for breakfast? You don’t have to resort to highly processed baked goods to have a yummy treat in the morning. These almond flour muffins are a delicious option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Plus, you can add your favorite mix-ins for a customizable muffin.

Most of the time I have eggs, fermented veggies, and even fish for breakfast. While my breakfast choices are a little unconventional at times, I stick with high protein options. Healthy fats for blood sugar regulation are a must too.

Almond Flour Muffins

Not all of my kids are on board with sardines for breakfast, so they prefer to throw in some gluten-free muffins too. We’ve made plenty of coconut flour muffins over the years. These almond flour muffins are also grain-free, paleo, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free.

You can make them low-carb and keto-friendly if you omit the arrowroot powder and coconut sugar. Swap out the bananas for yogurt if you’re looking for keto muffins.

Use either blanched almond flour or almond meal, depending on what you have. I really like adding the arrowroot powder to give these a texture similar to regular wheat flour muffins. Even better, they can be customized to create all sorts of flavors. Check out the list of optional flavors below the recipe for some ideas! Our favorite so far are the carrot cake almond flour muffins.

I don’t like my baked goods really sweet, so this recipe is mildly sweet. If you prefer your muffins sweeter, then taste and adjust the sweetener in the batter as necessary.

Almond Flour Muffin Variations

You can add whatever mix-ins you like to the base muffin recipe above. Try dried or fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut. Here are some more ideas for different flavors:

1. Chocolate Almond Flour Muffins

Add to the base recipe:

Replace cinnamon with 2–3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Use ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

Add 1–2 TBSP maple syrup if you like them sweeter

Tip: Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top before baking for that bakery-style look.

2. Carrot Cake Muffins

Add to the base recipe:

Add ¾ cup finely grated carrots

Add ¼ cup raisins (optional)

Add ½ tsp nutmeg + ½ tsp ginger

Swap bananas for 1/3 cup applesauce for a smoother texture

Stir in ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

3. Savory Cheddar & Herb Muffins

Remove: coconut sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and bananaAdd:

¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 TBSP chopped fresh chives or green onions

½ tsp garlic powder

Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or cooked, crumbled bacon

Tip: Great served warm with soups, or as a breakfast sandwich base!

4. Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

Add:

Lemon zest from 1 lemon + 1 TBSP lemon juice

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (toss in almond flour before adding to batter)

Optional: drizzle a simple lemon glaze after baking with lemon juice + powdered coconut sugar

5. Zucchini Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Add:

½ cup grated zucchini (squeeze out moisture first)

Stick to bananas as your sweetener

Add a dash of cinnamon + nutmeg

Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips

Healthy Muffin Recipes

Want some more healthy muffin ideas? These healthy recipes are a hit in our house! Most of them are made with coconut flour, and they’re all refined sugar free.

What are your favorite muffin flavors? Leave a comment and let us know