Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo) 
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Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo) – free of refined flour and sugar, these mini muffins are a naturally sweetened treat and so simple to make using just your blender! A perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, and Paleo approved.
Post updated 4/11/22
Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe
Craving sweets and baked goods but trying to limit the processed sugar and carbs in your diet? I feel ya. I love my sweets just as much as the next girl but know what junk food does to my system. I’m always looking for ways to include healthier baked goods without sacrificing flavor and sweetness.
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are naturally sweetened with dates, banana, and applesauce. They are a grain free version of my Healthy Carrot Apple Muffins, made with almond flour, and topped with more juicy apples. With the winning combo of apples and cinnamon, these muffins smell amazing when they bake and are the perfect baked good any time of year.
If you’re wondering if these muffins are the real deal, I’ll just say my kids gobbled these up like they were candy! I love that they are learning that sweet treats don’t have to come in a package from the store but can taste just as good. I’ve made several batches lately, and every time they disappear. These mini muffins make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or lunchbox treat.
How to Make Blender Muffins
Have you tried making blender muffins yet? I am loving this quick and easy method! It’s a great way to sneak in extra healthy ingredients and play with different flavors or substitute for refined sugar. If you’re looking for a shortcut to making muffins, the blender method is the way to go.
To make, add all the ingredients (except anything you don’t want ground up, like pieces of fruit or chocolate chips) to the blender and pulse until completely smooth. In this case, the mixture should be blended until the dates are completely pulverized (a few small pieces is fine.) At that point, any add-ins can be stirred into the mixture.
Scoop a couple tablespoons of the muffin vatter into a mini muffin tin, top with reserved apples, and bake.
Ingredients
- Banana – ripe and spotty is best
- Unsweetened applesauce – no sugar added
- Coconut Oil – avocado oil is also good
- Medjool Dates
- Egg
- Almond Flour
- Cinnamon
- Baking Soda
- Sea Salt
- Finely chopped apples
Variations on Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- This recipe works great for larger sized muffins as well. Use a standard muffin tin and fill 1/2 to 2/3 full before baking.
- In place of the cinnamon, try my Homemade Apple Pie Spice for a flavor boost.
- The blender muffin method works especially well for gluten free recipes that do not contain flour, but contain a replacement like oats or almond flour, like these Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins.
More Grain Free Recipes
Looking for more grain free, naturally sweetened baked goods? Try these favorites!
Paleo Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Healthy Chocolate Chips Muffins
Did you make this recipe and love it too? Leave your rating and review below!
Grain Free Apple CInnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo)
Ingredients
- 1 banana, spotty is best
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 Medjool dates
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients (except chopped apples) to a high speed blender. Blend until totally smooth.
- Stir in apples, reserving a small amount to add to the tops of the muffins if desired.
- Spoon mixture into muffin tin and press a few remaining apples on top of the batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan.
Nutrition
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39 Comments on “Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo)”
I sprayed my pan with avocado oil but the muffins stuck pretty badly. Flavor was good. I added some shredded carrot to mine and topped it with some crushed walnuts too.
These muffins were exactly what I needed in my life! My husband and I were winding down our Whole30 while I was also trying to reintroduce allergens to my son. I needed a compliant recipe with baked in eggs and I stumbled upon this one. These muffins taste great and they fit the needs of my family! I have made these muffins twice in three days already using the recipe as written with apples, and also subbing in blueberries and strawberries. This recipe is a keeper and one that I plan on using from now on. Thank you so much!
Thanks, Haley! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
This was a huge treat to eat while on whole 30. Super easy to make and delicious. Will be making again!
I know baked goods are supposed to be a no no for Whole30 but my reasoning for doing it was to figure out allergies, not readjust bad habits. I was craving baked goods so bad and this was just what I needed! I love the level of sweetness and they are perfect for the creeping fall weather!
The only thing I had trouble with was bake time. I let them bake an additional 6/7 minutes and they still don’t seem completely baked through. It’s still not going to stop me from eating them all though!
Can you make a pumpkin version??
Thank you and yes, that was exactly my intention with this recipe! Whole30 compliant ingredients, but best enjoyed as a food freedom recipe! They do rend to be a little on the softer side. You could add a bit more almond flour to help also. I do have a pumpkin version – search pumpkin blender muffins and you should see it – not whole30 because there are chocolate chips, but could be modified!
Can these be made nut free?
Hey Alyssa – you could try substituting the almond flour for oat flour!
Can coconut flour be substituted? If so, what ratio? We have a family member that is allergic to almonds and oats.
Hey Brian! It’s not a 1:1 substitution, you may need to start without about 1/2 the amount in coconut flour and see what the consistency is like, adding more if needed. They act differently in recipes and I haven’t tried it personally, so please let me know if you do!
These are so yummy! My picky kid ate them and loved them! I made a blueberry version and a rhubarb version and both were fantastic. I cooked them in cupcake papers and just ate them out of that as they don’t set up super well. I also didn’t measure carefully when adding ingredients so that likely added to the texture. They hit the spot for me and I will be making them again!
Hey Anna, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! You’re right, these muffins are definitely not as cakey as a typical muffin made with refined white flour. But still so tasty! Blueberry and rhubarb sound wonderful!
Made these today, only made 8 normal sized muffins. Followed the recipe as is, just baked for 25 minutes, so a bit longer. At some point when I checked on them while in the oven, I noticed that I had forgotten to add the coconut oil haha. It was still standing there on the counter. But luckily did not notice it. Muffins were very tasty. Will make these again!
I love these muffins, they’re so good. I even tried it in a waffle maker and made waffles (let them cook longer than the waffle maker tells you so they cook all the way through and don’t fall apart). And instead of putting ghee on them I used unsweetened apple sauce and dipped the waffles in there and it was amazing!
Wow, I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Very tasty for a sugar-free recipe. Prep time is a bit longer than 10 minutes counting getting out the ingredients and chopping the apple. Mixing all in a blender makes it easy.
Thank you for this recipe! My husband and I are almost done with our whole 30 and just needed something other than a larabar for once. These turned out great and even the picky toddler liked them.
Made these today and turned out really delicious ❤️
I am so glad to have found this recipe! I made it during my whole30 and continue to make for my family. I love that every ingredient is wholesome. Thank you!
Lisa – thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review. Glad you are enjoying the recipe!
SO GOOD! I’ve made these a few times since I found your recipe and they never disappoint! I make them as regular muffins and they bake in about 30 minutes. I also use a silicone muffin pan and spritz with a little bit of oil, so there are no issues with them sticking. Than you for such a great recipe!
Thank you, Lillian! I love your suggestions and appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating and review!
Hi !
I would like to make these in a regular size muffin tin . Will that work ?
I am a novice at baking !
Thank you ,
Lynn
Absolutely!
I made these yesterday because I had a bunch of sliced apples and bananas that I’d stuck in my freezer so they wouldn’t go bad.
These muffins were delicious. Thank you.
Are these freezer friendly?😄 My husband and I are on whole30 and love them for breakfast, I was wondering if I could make in advance, freeze them, and then pop them in the microwave for breakfast?
Yes, I don’t see why not!
These are SO good! Everyone in my family LOVES them!
I use a silicone mini muffin pan and the pop right out!
Have made these many, many times!
I can’t use coconut anything I have allergies to it. What is a healthy alternative
Hi Betty, Avocado oil is a good alternative. 🙂
Hi! We absolutely love this recipe and make it often. I have many frozen bananas, could I defrost one and use it in the recipe or would it ruin the texture? Thank you!
I am doing whole30 and just needed something different when I stumbled upon this recipe. Love them. Love that I just put everything in the blender. They came out great. Will definitely make these again.
I didn’t have any applesauce so I threw in a fresh apple into the blender. They came out great! Even my granddaughter with sensory issues loved them. Thank you for this wonderful healthy recipe
I loved these muffins!
I have a question: my daughter does not tolerate bananas. What alternative do you suggest for bananas? Thanks
These are so good! I’ve made them numerous times and everyone in my house loves them! My 4 year old calls them “brownie muffins” 😂 I use a silicone muffin pan and they pop right out! I have shared this with many people. So happy to have found this healthy recipe! Thank you!
Thanks, Paige for taking the time to leave a rating and review. So glad you and your family are enjoying the recipe!
Quite good! Used an 8×8 pan and sprayed it with avocado oil- no sticking! Just watched them a little closer since I didn’t use the muffin tin and wasn’t sure about cook time. They took about 20 minutes. Definitely going to keep these around for breakfast!