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one paleo apple muffin on a white plate

Paleo Apple Muffins (grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 muffins
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
These paleo apple muffins are fuss-free and completely maple sweetened. They get extra apple flavor from grated and diced apples.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (125 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams each, out of shell, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons (70 grams) refined coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup (106 grams) maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar see notes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (90 grams) coarsely grated Granny Smith apples
  • 1 1/4 cups (155 grams) Granny Smith chunks about 1/4" in size

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 8 muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (almond flour through nutmeg). Set this aside.
    1 1/4 cups (125 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) coconut flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, pure Canadian maple syrup, and vanilla.
    2 large eggs, 5 tablespoons (70 grams) refined coconut oil, 1/3 cup (106 grams) maple syrup, 2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Add the dry mix to the wet and mix just until combined.
  • Gently fold in the grated apples and then the chopped apples.
    1/2 cup (90 grams) coarsely grated Granny Smith apples, 1 1/4 cups (155 grams) Granny Smith chunks
  • Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling them almost full, and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4.

Notes

  • I added the coconut sugar to the recipe in October 2018. Before that, no coconut sugar was listed and the reviewers loved them that way! Only add the coconut sugar if you like things to be on the sweeter side.
  • The video shows 3 eggs because the beginning part of the video that shows mixing together the ingredients is taken from the video I did for my paleo apple cake (which uses this same apple muffin recipe, but 1.5x all the ingredients - which is why it shows 3 eggs instead of 2). Sorry for the confusion! I didn't realize it until it was too late.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 18
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