Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo)

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.

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.  So 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 grain free, 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 for fall.

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.

Have you tried making blender muffins yet?  Maybe I’m a little late to the party, but 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.

How to Make Blender Muffins

It’s so simple!  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 mixture into a mini muffin tin, top with reserved apples, and bake.

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.

Looking for more grain free, naturally sweetened baked goods?  Try this Paleo Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread or these Gluten Free Banana Muffins.

Did you make this recipe and love it too?  Leave your rating and review below!

Grain Free Apple CInnamon Blender Muffins (Whole30 Paleo)

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.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: applesauce, cleaneating, melaprep, muffins, vitamix

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 24 mini muffins

Calories: 70kcal

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.

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.5% | Vitamin C: 0.7% | Calcium: 2% | Iron: 2.1%

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