These Paleo Mini Blueberry Muffins are easy to make and so delicious! Small, bite-size muffins covered in a blueberry glaze. They are gluten free, dairy free, and naturally sweetened.
How fun are these!?! This recipe is a reader request which I love so much! A reader named Julie emailed me this non-paleo recipe and asked if I could give it a healthy makeover. I was definitely up for the challenge and they ended up coming out so good!
I based these off my Easy Paleo Blueberry Muffins, but changed a couple things. Baking them in a mini muffin tin means they bake really fast and come out super cute. These pictures kind of crack me up because holding one muffin just looks so tiny.
Blueberry Glaze
The glaze is coconut butter, maple syrup, blueberries and lemon juice. You could just use almond milk or water if you don't want that lemon flavor, but I think it goes so well with the blueberries. It's not overwhelming and adds a nice little tang. My glaze was a little thick, which isn't bad, but you can make it thinner to cover the entire muffin if desired.
Blueberry Muffin/Fritter
They are moist and fluffy on the inside and packed with fresh blueberries. Then they are covered in a glaze that hardens and gets crispy, just like a traditional fritter. There is so much deliciousness happening in every bite. And each fritter is only a couple bites big, so popping a few of these is totally justified.
I highly recommend you try these mini blueberry muffins! You will love them because they are easy to make, delicious, and healthy! Here are some more blueberry recipes to try:
Here are a few tools/products I used to make them: Mini muffin tin, mini parchment liners, and an immersion blender.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup melted ghee
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
glaze
- ⅓ cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons blueberries
- 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line 1-2 mini muffin tins with mini parchment liners. It will make 24 muffins so however many pans that takes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add in the ghee, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla and mix until fully combined and no dry spots remain. Fold in the blueberries and spoon evenly into the muffin tin.
- Bake 15-17 minutes, until edges are lightly brown. Remove and let fully cool. Remove all the parchment liners before glazing.
- Once the muffins are cool, make the glaze. In a glass measuring cup combine coconut butter, maple syrup and blueberries. If the coconut butter is a solid, microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture together. It may be thick. Alternatively, you can place ingredients in a small blender and mix. Stir in lemon juice until desired consistency.
- Spoon glaze over each muffin, coating evenly. Let dry on a wire rack.
- Keep in the fridge after 24 hours.
Ashley says
So good!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Ashley!
Pamela Sheffield says
Baked these today, egg free, very good.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Pamela! Glad you like them!
Robin in IL says
I just wanted to thank you for this quick and EASY recipe! I am starting a Whole30 tomorrow and wanted one last treat but still Paleo. These hit the spot! I was able to halve the recipe with no trouble...jusT beat an egg and used about half. While my glaze didn't harden, it was still very good and I will use the recipe for other baked treats...thinking straight lemon next month on a baked donut recipe.
YUMMMMMMMM!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Robin! Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback! I'm glad halving the recipe worked for you and a lemon one sounds so good.
Carrie Brown says
Where are you getting your coconut butter from? Or what is the brand?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Carrie- I buy it on Amazon and it's Nutiva brand. They sell it in some stores by the nut butters, but not all. Here is the link for the exact ones I use: https://amzn.to/2KkAe4D
Hope that helps!