Healthy Blueberry Muffins made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. Using only one bowl with fresh or frozen blueberries and topped with sliced almonds. Incredibly moist and delicious muffins perfect paired with your morning coffee or enjoy as a tasty snack.
After having a couple of weeks of heatwave hot temperatures, we finally had a cooler day. We welcomed the cooler morning by whipping up some blueberry almond flour muffins! They were a hit with both my daughters and husband!
Years ago, I used to be a flight attendant. I would stay in hotels, many of which had free breakfasts, bonus! But of course, many of the breakfast choices were super unhealthy. For example, the packaged blueberry muffins which tasted delicious but are over 400 calories each. Have 35 grams of sugar and who knows what kind of chemicals and preservatives, yikes!
I had to stop eating that stuff and started choosing healthier options. That’s why I love these muffins! They are gluten-free, processed sugar-free, and no weird oils or preservatives. Yet still super moist and flavorful. They are muffins you can feel good about feeding to your family.
Ingredients in Healthy Blueberry Almond Muffins
Almond Flour
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What is almond flour? Almond flour is made from ground almonds. The almonds are blanched in boiling water to remove the skins, then ground and sifted into a fine flour. Make sure to buy almond flour not almond meal because almond meal is made by grinding almonds with their skin intact and results in a coarser flour. Almond flour is high in protein, manganese, and vitamin E. I have used Bob’s Red Mill Super-Fine Blanched and Trader Joe’s Super-fine Blanched. Additionally there are many brands like Kirkland Signature (which you get more for your money) that are also good. Any brand works just look for a super-fine blanched option if available.
How to Make Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl (like this Pyrex mixing bowl), combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt. I love this OXO spatula and use it for everything!
- Add softened coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add in blueberries and gently stir.
- Spoon mixture into muffin tins using a 3 tbsp cookie scoop like this one or a spoon.
- Sprinkle the tops with almond slices.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean when inserted in the middle. Let cool.
Tips
- I like to use eggs and maple syrup at room temperature. This reduces the clumping in the coconut oil.
- I used oat milk for this recipe, but you can use any milk you have on hand.
- You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen, do not thaw first, just leave them frozen.
Storing Muffins
- To store, place muffins in an airtight container. If leaving them on the counter, line the container with paper towels to prevent muffins from getting soggy. They will keep 3-4 days. Or they will keep 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Muffins can be frozen in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for at least 3 months.
Other Healthier Goodies
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Equipment
- large bowl
- spatula
- muffin liners or non stick cooking spray
- muffin tin
Ingredients
- 2½ cups blanched almond flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil softened
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup room temperature
- ¼ cup milk almond, oat, etc.
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen if using frozen do not thaw
- 3 tbsp almond slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350°F.Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt.Add softened coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.Add in blueberries and gently stir.
- Spoon mixture into muffin tins using a 3 tbsp cookie scoop or spoon. Sprinkle the tops with almond slices.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean when inserted in the middle. Let cool before enjoying.
- Store in an airtight container surrounded by paper towels on the counter for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Francy
My son love blubarrys Muffins. This looks good and helathy recipe that l m going to try.
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Francy, great I hope your son enjoys them!
Erin
What a great recipe! Perfect swaps to make baked goodies that are good for your body too! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Thank you so much Erin! It is nice to enjoy baked goods that are more nutritious and still super tasty.
Simplylivingxob
YUM!!! I’m so glad I can across this post! My husband (a professional athlete) is ALWAYS asking for more ‘healthy’ baked goodies when I bake … I can’t wait to try these! 🤤
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Thank you! My husband loves these and has asked me to make them again several times, hope they are a hit!
M
These look delish! Can’t wait to try 🙂
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
thank you, hope you love them!
Joyce
I love blueberry muffins. I do plan to try this recipe since these are one of my favorite snacks. I also like some of the other recipes on your site. I’ll be back to check out your new ones.
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Thank so much Joyce, hope you enjoy them!
Shakerra
Okay, I’ll be back to rate these! I will definitely be making these soon because I love blueberry muffins and I have not found the right recipe just yet. Can’t wait.
Maureen
I haven’t tried baking muffins with almond flour, so these look interesting!
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Maureen, I just started baking with almond flour recently and I am really happy with the results! It seems like it adds a more tender, cake-like texture to baked goods.
Tiffany S
Thank you for sharing! Always looking for healthier versions of sweet treats.
Stacy- Home Sweet Table
Your welcome Tiffany, I am always wanting healthier swaps too because I love my sweets. Enjoy!