These delicious Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the perfect way to start the day. They are a quick, grab and go breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings but tasty enough as part of a weekend brunch. You would never guess that they are gluten-free + paleo.
Good morning, my friends! I have a little secret to share and I'm pretty excited about it. Spoiler alert: your mornings are about to get a whole lot better. ☕
OUR LATEST VIDEOSWhen I roll out of bed, the first thing I do is stumble to the kitchen with half shut eyes and pray coffee's been made for me. (picture zombie walk with arms outstretched frantically searching for java.) ← Not even joking. It's quite the sight.
Most days, coffee's been made for me. Trust me, I know I'm a lucky lady! It's a good thing cause when I have to make it myself I end up spilling beans and water all over the kitchen. You guys, I'm a total mess before coffee.
BUT … and this is exciting … I've found the simplest, most convenient (I'm talking about one touch) way to make coffee. Even this morning zombie can manage it all by herself. 😂
AND … this is also exciting … the coffee is amazing. That's right, premium coffee at its easiest.
Wait, there's more! There're also muffins. The most delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins that just so happen to be paleo and healthy for you even though you would never know it.
Let me tell you about these babies first.
Remember last year when I shared my sister's amazing recipe for Coconut Almond Paleo Breakfast Muffins? Man, I love those.
And then a few weeks later, those Triple Chocolate Paleo Banana Muffins showed up and rocked my world. I was on a bit of a paleo muffin kick and made variations of them for months straight.
I thought it was time a shared one of my fav breakfast muffins recipes. Let me present to you, Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins.
Rather than using bananas (like in the other two recipes) I've used apple sauce, and the result is muffins that stay moist and fresh for days.
This is weekday breakfast meal-prep at its best. Seriously, make a batch or two Sunday night and you've got breakfast covered all week long. If you're in the midst of back-to-school prep, this recipe's got you covered.
Normally, when I see words like paleo or gluten-free or vegan attached to baked goods I cringe a little. Are you the same? Most of my experience with healthy baked anything is that it is dry and makes me feel like I'm eating cardboard. I KNOW you know what I'm talking about. No one wants that!
I promise you these paleo apple cinnamon muffins are nothing like your average healthy morning muffins. The apple sauce and chunks of apple keep them very moist. Chopped walnuts provide just the right amount of crunch. And a handful of chocolate chips gives them a fun bit of sweetness.
Plus, they're WAY more filling than a regular muffin. They're packed full of protein from the almond flour, eggs, and walnuts so they'll keep you going all morning long.
Back to my new morning coffee love (aka Lattissima Pro)
This beautiful machine (did you see how pretty it is?) lets you make six pre-programmed drinks: ristretto, espresso, lungo, cappuccino, latte, and hot milk. In other words, you can have it all.
The Lattissima Pro combines the Nespresso capsule system with De'Longhi's Automatic Cappuccino System. This is how you get barista-style beverages in your own kitchen without any thought required.
The capsules are a fresh way to change up your morning routine. There are tons of different flavors and coffee styles to choose from. I usually opt for a bold flavored coffee, but it's been fun to try them all. Geek alert: I've been loving pairing my coffee to my breakfast. These Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins go great with gently vanilla flavored Vanilio. Mmm mmm.
Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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These delicious Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the perfect way to start the day. They are a quick, grab and go breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings but tasty enough as part of a weekend brunch. You would never guess that they are gluten-free + paleo.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon each: ground ginger, cloves, and allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 apple, cored and diced small
- 1/2 cup each: chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the apple sauce, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla and whisk again. Add the spices, sea salt, almond flour, and baking soda and whisk thoroughly. Stir in the diced apple, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling them to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the pan and letting them cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Don't worry about filling the muffin liners too full; Paleo muffins don't expand as much when cooked as regular muffins.
The muffins can be stored in a sealed container or plastic bag for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De'Longhi. The opinions and text are all mine.
Kristen Stevens
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Hi, I’m Kristen! 
What would be a good substitute for the walnuts? My husband is allergic. Also, would the batter change if I left out the chocolate chips (my daughter doesn’t tolerate chocolate well at all…). I’m excited to try this!
You could add a different type of nut if you’d like. Pecans would be great and chopped almonds would work too. You can also leave out the chocolate chips. Both raisins and shredded coconut are great extra additions. 🙂
They taste super delicious! Fluffy, melting in the mouth, and with a nice crunch! My non-paleo family got hooked!
They’re awesome, aren’t they? I’m not paleo either, although I do lean in that direction diet wise. My whole family devours these, too. 🙂
Do you think the almond flour could be substituted for oat flour? These look great!
This recipe calls for almond flour. Were you looking at a different recipe?
Hi! Could these be made into mini muffins?
Absolutely! You’ll need to adjust the baking time. Try checking on them around the 15 minute mark … they do take longer than regular muffins to cook.
I love muffins but I haven’t tried this recipe, Kristen! Thanks for the advice of using apple sauce!
You’re so welcome! It really makes the difference. 🙂
These muffins make perfect breakfast or lunch treat! Love!
★★★★★
I’m so happy you like them, too!!
I’m so glad this recipe totally gluten free! Thanks for sharing! I love apple muffins!
Apple muffins are the best, aren’t they?!!
Hi Kristen- my batter is very dry what should I add in?
The batter definitely shouldn’t be dry. Did you add all the apple sauce and eggs? They make up the bulk of the wet ingredients. If you poured the almond flour with a heavier hand, that could be why they’re dry, too. More apple sauce will do the trick. 🙂