These Paleo Pecan Pie Muffins are so easy to make. They are rich, sweet and full of buttery pecans. Gluten free, dairy free, and so delicious!
I'm back with another delicious muffin recipe. You guys seem to love muffins as much as I do and I've had so much great feedback on my Paleo Pumpkin Muffins. I definitely think you'll love these just as much! This recipe is inspired by these muffins I saw on another blogger's site. I knew a couple easy changes and they could be paleo. They came out so amazing- I couldn't quit eating them!
They are a dense muffin- no leavener is used so they are almost like a pecan bar in muffin form. So so good! The coconut oil keeps them so moist and the tiny bit of molasses adds a real depth of flavor. I added mini chocolate chips to half the batch- if you're a chocolate lover than I highly recommend it, but they're definitely not needed.
I have to say- I'm usually not a fan of nuts in baked goods, but these are the exception. Banana bread? No nuts, please. Cookies? Macadamias are the only good ones. Brownies? Never ever, ever should brownies have nuts. It ruins the fudgy-ness and I'd choose no brownie over a brownie with nuts- truth! But because these are centered around the pecan it really works. My husband has the same strong feeling about nuts in baked goods and was hesitant to try these- 5 muffins later, he admitted he liked them 😉
You will love how simple they are to make. Mixed in one bowl and ready in 30 minutes! They will fill your house with an amazing aroma that is sweet and caramel-y. Then once you try them you'll fall in love with the delicious flavors and textures. Sweet, crunchy, moist, and irresistible!
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Paleo Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ½ cup dairy free mini chocolate chips optional (I use Enjoy Life)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° and line a muffin pan with 9 parchment liners.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs, coconut oil, and molasses and stir well. Stir in the pecans and scoop into muffin liners.
- Bake for 25 minutes- the edges should be slightly brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely. Can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate if storing longer than that.
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Micheline says
Just love these muffins, I use mini muffin pan and if I overlook them they seem like cookies. So easy to make. 💕
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks- I'm so glad you love them!
Marcy Montoya says
I make Paleo sweets almost exclusively. These muffins are so yummy it’s crazy! They’re almost between a candy and a muffin because they’re so rich. Super easy to make and it only takes one bowl! Thanks😊
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome and I'm so glad you love them!
LL says
How do convert this recipe as non paleo? I look forward to your email response. Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
The best idea is to look up a completely different recipe- it doesn't convert always
Jean says
These are my favorite muffins! You’d never guess they’re GF. They’re rich & buttery & just plain DELICIOUS!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Jean!
Mary says
If you love pecan pie? You will love these. My go too for Thanksgiving and Christmas 😋
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary!
Ni says
I have made these twice and they are so good! I used maple syrup since I did not have molasses and they still came out prefect.
These will definitely be in my line up of favorite baking treats!
Mary Lou says
Love these. They are my go too during holiday when I want pecan pie😋
Terissa says
What brand of coconut oil did you use ? Do you always use the same one for all your baking ? Thank you.
Jessica DeMay says
Here I used Golden Barrel. I just like to use refined coconut oil because it doesn't have a coconut taste. Hope that helps!
Georgia says
Hi, do you think olive oil work in place of coconut oil? Or even a bit of both, maybe?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Georgia- yes, I think that would work. Enjoy!