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The Best Paleo Blueberry Muffins

Author Erin Dooner
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
The best paleo blueberry muffins ever! They have a great texture, like angel food cake, and a delicious almond taste. Grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell, room temperature, divided
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) coconut sugar please weigh this! If you don't have a scale, pack your cups super tight
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 9 1/2 tablespoons (160 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (280 grams) fresh blueberries divided
  • 1/4 cup (20 grams) sliced almonds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 °F (167 °C) and line a muffin pan with 12 liners.
  • Place the egg whites in a medium glass or stainless steel mixing bowl and the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl (glass or plastic is fine). If you don't have a glass or stainless steel bowl for the egg whites, make sure your plastic mixing bowl is super clean and free of any oil residue as this can interfere with beating the egg whites.
  • Beat the egg whites and 2 1/2 tablespoons (31 grams) coconut sugar at high speed until stiff peaks form (about 30-90 seconds). Keep the beaters in the mixer.
  • In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the remaining 69 grams coconut sugar, water, vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat for about 30-60 seconds at high speed or until thickened and lighter in color. Mix in the salt and then use a silicone spatula to fold in the almond flour.
  • Fold in the egg white mixture to the egg yolk mixture just until combined. Do not over mix but make sure it's thoroughly combined.
  • Fold in 1 1/4 cups (175 grams) blueberries. Fill each liner almost all the way full. Sprinkle some sliced almonds on top, if desired, and then sprinkle a tablespoon of blueberries on top of the almonds.
  • Bake for 21-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops of the muffins no longer appear wet. They should feel springy when touched. The muffins will rise quite a bit but will fall back down during cooling.
  • Let cool for 3 minutes in the pan and then carefully remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Cover and store at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days. These get quite moist on the second day! I prefer them straight from the oven or some hours after baking.

Notes

  • 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: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 11
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