Almond Flour Muffins
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 muffins
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Almond Flour Muffins
Description
This muffin recipe uses almond flour as the base and natural sweetness from a date paste made by blending pitted Medjool dates with water. The eggs and melted coconut oil bind the mixture, while vanilla and cinnamon enrich the flavor profile. Mini chocolate chips are folded in to create pockets of chocolate throughout each muffin.
The muffins bake at 350°F until golden brown, with a soft yet slightly dense crumb typical of almond flour-based baked goods. They are baked in silicone-lined muffin tins for easy removal. The flavor is mildly sweet and warm from the spices and vanilla, enhanced by the texture contrast from chocolate chips.
If you don't have dates, the recipe suggests experimenting with 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey as alternative sweeteners, although this has not been tested. These muffins offer a grain-free option with natural sweetness and a tender crumb, suitable for a breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup Medjool dates 4 oz, pitted (about 10 dates
- 1/8 cup water
- 3 egg
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- cinnamon for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Stir together dry ingredients: Combine almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
- Make date paste: Place dates and water in blender and pulse until combined.
- Blend: Add in eggs, coconut oil and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Pour date and egg mixture over almond flour mixture and stir to combine. Add in mini chocolate chips and gently stir.
- Place dough in muffin tin: Pour or scoop dough into a muffin tin with lightly greased silicone liners. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and enjoy.
Notes
- If dates are unavailable, 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey can be used as a substitute sweetener, though this substitution is untested.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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