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    You are here: Home » Dietary Restrictions » Paleo » Paleo Blueberry Muffins with Chia Seeds

    Paleo Blueberry Muffins with Chia Seeds

    March 20, 2019 By Danielle Esposti 8 Comments

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    Three paleo blueberry muffins on a marble table.

    These Paleo Blueberry Muffins are simply perfect. Sweetened with maple syrup and studded with nutritious chia seeds, these nutty, jammy, crumbly muffins are an easy and filling breakfast or snack that kids and adults alike will gobble up! 

    Three paleo blueberry muffins on a marble table.
    Jump to:
    • How to Make Paleo Blueberry Muffins
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Coconut Oil
    • Paleo Muffins Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe

    These muffins. Wowza.

    I’ve been working on the perfect base for paleo muffins for what seems like freaking forever. Eight batches later, and these guys surged ahead as the clear winner. I’m telling ya, they are THE BEST paleo blueberry muffins I’ve ever had, and I’ve had…well, a lot. 

    These guys are moist and tender, with a nice crumb and golden top – just like a tasty muffin should be. They’re sweet, but not cloying, with a jammy blueberry and nutty flavor.

    And they’re surprisingly filling thanks to a combo of healthy fats and fiber from chia seeds and olive oil. Screeeech….what was that? Chia seeds? In a muffin? 

    Yes. Yes. Hell yes. 

    You might be used to seeing chia used as an egg substitute in vegan baking, or to thicken up a batch of overnight oats or paleo pudding. But they’re also seriously awesome tossed whole into muffins and quick breads. They don’t need to be ground, like flaxseed, and their texture is almost like poppy seeds, but awesomer. Awesomer because of all the healthy stuff like calcium, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Chia – do it!

    A paleo blueberry muffin broken in half on a marble table.

    My picky eater children gobbled up these healthy nuggets like they were last blueberry muffins on earth, and with crumbs falling out of their tiny mouths asked “Can you make more”? 

    If that isn’t a winning paleo muffin, I don’t know what is. 

    How to Make Paleo Blueberry Muffins

    Made with a base of almond flour and chia seeds, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and moistened up with extra virgin olive oil and eggs, these healthy paleo blueberry muffins are simply perfect. They’re an easy and filling breakfast, snack, or packed lunch addition. 

    A mixing bowl of dry ingredients for paleo blueberry muffins before and after being whisked.

    Mix your dry ingredients – almond flour, chia seeds, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt. Whisk ’em up until everything is pretty well distributed.

    Wet ingredients for paleo blueberry muffins in large measuring cup, and wet ingredients poured into dry ingredients bowl.

    Mix your wet ingredients. First, whisk the eggs until they’re super frothy – about a minute should get the job done. Whisking the eggs creates air, and gives these muffins their light and tender texture. 

    Then add the remaining wet ingredients – maple syrup, olive oil or refined coconut oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Lemon juice is acidic, and it reacts with the baking soda to give the muffins additional rise. Lemon is also flavor BBF’s with blueberries, hence the zest in the dry ingredients. 

    Paleo blueberry muffin batter in a glass mixing bowl before and after adding the blueberries.

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just barely combined. You added a whole bunch of air when you whisked the eggs, so don’t risk deflating them too much by over-mixing the batter.

    Last, fold the blueberries into the batter with a rubber spatula. 

    Paleo blueberry muffin batter being portioned into liners in a muffin tin.

    Line a muffin tin with parchment liners, then scoop the batter into the liners. A standard sized ice cream scooper is the perfect portion for 12 muffins. 

    Baked paleo blueberry muffins in a muffin tray.

    Bake the muffins at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. The exact time will depend on how accurate your oven is, so check them at 20 minutes. The muffins are done when the tops are golden brown and spring back lightly when pressed with the tips of your fingers. 

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Coconut Oil

    Most paleo muffin recipes call for refined or virgin coconut oil as the fat of choice. It’s a natural substitute for butter in paleo baking, lending that moist and tender texture to the finished product. Refined coconut oil is odorless, tasteless and more highly processed, while virgin coconut oil has that classic coconut flavor and aroma, and is less highly processed.

    While I love coconut oil and use it often, my go-to fat for paleo baking is extra virgin olive oil. It reacts in the same way as coconut oil, and can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio. It’s also more economical, and offers the same health benefits as virgin coconut oil, both being chock full of vitamins and healthy fats. 

    But what I really love is the rich, buttery flavor that extra virgin olive oil brings to paleo baked goods. There are certain recipes where that subtle hint of coconut flavor is perfect – these paleo blueberry muffins isn’t one of them though!  

    Baked paleo blueberry muffins in a muffin tray.

    Paleo Muffins Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I store paleo muffins? These muffins kept well at room temperature for several days. I stored them on a plate covered with a loose tea towel. They should stay fresh for up to 48 hours stored this way. To extend their shelf life, refrigerate the muffins in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.

    How do I measure almond flour? Almond flour can be difficult to measure accurately – it tends to clump, and it’s easy to overpack your measuring cup. For these reasons, I highly recommend using a digital scale. One cup of almond flour weights 92 grams. I’ve had this digital scale for almost four years, and it’s a total workhorse. Plus it’s cheap! If you don’t have a digital scale, measure the almond flour as you would normal flour – stir the flour to loosen it up, scoop the flour into your measuring cup with a spoon, then level off using a knife. 

    Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes! Don’t defrost them first. To prevent them from leaching too much color into the batter, reserve one tablespoon of almond flour from the dry ingredients. Toss the frozen blueberries with the almond flour before adding them to the batter. 

    Can I use honey instead of maple syrup? Yes. Honey is stronger in flavor, but not necessarily sweeter, and can be substituted 1:1 for the maple syrup. 

    What are the best liners for paleo muffins? I use these parchment-like liners from the brand If You Care. Nothing has ever stuck to them (even egg muffins!) – I love them! I buy them in bulk from Amazon because they’re cheaper, but I can also find them at my local coop, Whole Foods, and even my local grocery store just started carrying them. You can also use true parchment liners for the same non-stick experience.

    Are these paleo muffins low carb? They’re borderline, at 7g net carbs per muffin. Almond flour is higher in carbs than say coconut flour, and maple syrup definitely adds a healthy dose.  

    Where do you buy paleo baking ingredients? Amazon baby! Amazon offers the best bulk pricing for my favorite paleo baking ingredients, including Bob’s Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour, Chia Seeds, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I also get my parchment liners from there as noted above. 

    Half a dozen blueberry muffins arranged on a marble table.

    Did you make these Paleo Blueberry Muffins? I’d love to know how they turned out! Leave a comment and a rating below.

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    Recipe

    Three paleo blueberry muffins on a marble table.

    Paleo Blueberry Muffins

    5 from 2 votes
    Author: Danielle Esposti
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    Made with a base of almond flour and chia seeds, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and moistened up with extra virgin olive oil and eggs, these healthy paleo blueberry muffins are simply perfect. They’re an easy and filling breakfast, snack, or packed lunch addition. 
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Cooling Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Servings : 12 muffins
    Calories: 132

    Recommended Equipment

    • Parchment liners
    • Muffin tin
    • Ice cream scoop
    • Rubber Spatula
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    • 2 c almond flour, 192 grams
    • ¼ c chia seeds, ground
    • 2 tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp sea or kosher salt
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • ¼ c maple syrup
    • ¼ c extra virgin olive oil, or refined coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 c blueberries

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 350°F. Place 12 parchment liners into a muffin pan. 
    • Whisk together the almond flour, chia seeds, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt.
    • In separate bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously until foamy. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil or coconut oil, and vanilla and whisk until incorporated. 
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until combined. Do not over mix.
    • Add the blueberries, and fold until combined. 
    • Divide the batter between the muffins cups (a standard sized ice cream scoop is the perfect measurement!).
    • Bake 25 minutes, plus or minus 2-3 minutes depending on your oven, or until the tops are golden brown and spring back when gently pressed with your fingertips. Remove from the oven, cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove from the tins and cool on a rack. 

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 132kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 1g (5%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 47mg (16%), Sodium: 197mg (8%), Potassium: 71mg (2%), Fiber: 3g (12%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Vitamin A: 50% (50%), Vitamin C: 8.3% (8%), Calcium: 50% (50%), Iron: 0.9% (1%)
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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Kid Friendly, Paleo, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegetarian

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    1. Lex

      February 18, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Thank you for the recipe. I’m looking forward to making these!

      Also, Amazon has the “best prices” because they mark everything down well past what it should be and undercut the companies they work with, and they’re only paying their warehouse staff and drivers, not a team plus rental space, etc. They may provide some jobs, but plenty of people have lost jobs too. But too many people buy from them, and companies are afraid of losing what profits they do get. Also, you’re not helping your local economy by buying online (or the environment, as far more trucks are used thanks to online shopping). When Amazon runs everyone else out of business, you can bet they’ll charge you whatever the heck they want, and you won’t have anywhere else to go and certainly won’t be able to complain. Look forward to that, and know you’re helping them get there.

      Reply
    2. Caroline

      March 03, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made these, and they were great! Thank you for all the information and the easy to follow
      recipe! My family loved them! : )

      Reply
    3. Adelina

      May 14, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      These were perfect! However i did skip the lemon zest , replaced the egg with 200ml of coconut yoghurt . Used date syrup instead of maple syrup. And they still turned out great!

      Reply

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