Classic Almond Flour Muffins – Light, Fluffy & Naturally Gluten-Free
Key Info:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-carb, Keto-friendly, Grain-free
Equipment Needed:
- 12-cup muffin tin
- 2 mixing bowls (medium & large)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spatula
- Paper liners or silicone muffin cups
- Cooling rack
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups fine almond flour (240g)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup melted butter (80ml) [or coconut oil for dairy-free]
- ⅓ cup erythritol (80g) [or preferred sweetener]
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup almond milk (60ml) [if needed for moisture]
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line muffin tin with paper liners
- Mix dry ingredients in large bowl: almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, salt
- Whisk wet ingredients in separate bowl: eggs, melted butter, vanilla
- Gently fold wet into dry ingredients until just combined
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¼ cup each)
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and toothpick comes clean
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack
Crucial Tips:
- Don’t overmix – this creates dense muffins
- Use room temperature eggs for better rise
- Watch for golden edges as doneness indicator
- Add milk only if batter seems too thick
Storage & Variations:
Storage:
- Room temperature: 2 days in airtight container
- Refrigerated: Up to 1 week
- Frozen: Up to 3 months
Mix-in Options:
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ cup chopped nuts
- Lemon zest + poppy seeds
Common Mistakes:
- Using almond meal instead of fine almond flour
- Overfilling muffin cups (fill ¾ full maximum)
- Opening oven door while baking
- Not letting eggs reach room temperature
This recipe creates perfectly moist, tender muffins every time. The secret lies in gentle mixing and proper temperature control. They’re ideal for meal prep and freeze beautifully for quick breakfast options.
