Paleo Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Zest

So moist, healthy, and delicious! Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Zest. They're paleo too, and you can make them ahead of time to microwave for a quick and easy, healthy breakfast. | Get more gluten free recipe at EA Stewart, The Spicy RD

4.5 from 6 votes

These paleo blueberry muffins with lemon zest are so healthy, moist, and delicious. Even better, you can make the batter ahead of time, and cook one up in the microwave, for a quick and easy breakfast or healthy treat!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Total Time7 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Paleo, Vegetarian

Keyword: paleo muffins

Servings: muffins

Calories: 190kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Equipment

silicone muffin cups
mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
fork or whisk
microwave

Ingredients

3/4 cup fine almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Zest from 1 lemon
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 cup blueberries

Instructions

Combine almond flour, coconut flour, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well with a fork or whisk to combine ingredients.
Add eggs, maple syrup, lemon zest, and lemon juice to dry ingredients. Stir well to combine, then fold in blueberries.
Spoon batter into 5 silicone muffin cups, or into 5 paper muffin liners that have been placed into silicone cups. Meal Prep Tip: You may store unbaked muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Bake each muffin individually in the microwave on high power. for ~ 1 minutes and 20 seconds. Note: This may get a little messy, as blueberries may "pop".
Allow to cool slightly before eating. If muffins are crumbly, enjoy them with a spoon or fork.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps, Serving Suggestions, & Other Tips!

Meal Prep Tip: You may store unbaked muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days & pop one in the microwave for a quick & easy "1-minute" breakfast!
Don't have blueberries? Try these muffins w/ raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries.
Add a side of Greek yogurt + additional fresh blueberries, for a light, but macro balanced and nourishing breakfast.
Craving a little something sweet in the afternoon? Treat yourself to a warm blueberry muffin + a cup of matcha tea!
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