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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins

By Taesha Butler October 24, 2018 (Updated September 7, 2021) 18 Comments

Servings9 muffins
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
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5 from 5 votes

These Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are not only delicious, but easy to make! The perfect healthy muffin, these are naturally sweetened, gluten free and dairy-free!

Healthy Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins served on top of each other with a couple of fresh apples around

Apple cinnamon muffins

One bowl and 7 squeaky clean ingredients is all that stands between you and these easy peasy Apple Cinnamon Almond Butter Muffins. Sweetened by nature and serving up some serious healthy fat and protein, these muffins are the perfect thing to start the day off right or to keep on hand for a healthy snack! Naturally Paleo, gluten free and dairy-free!

The muffin queen

One thing I never dreamed (in a million years) that I would be called is The Muffin Queen.

I mean, who would think they would earn that kind of title? Its oddly specific. But it is something many people on the internet refer to me as. The Muffin Queen.

Mixing all the ingredients necessary to make apple cinnamon muffins in a big glass bowl with a wooden spoon

And I kinda get it. I do make many muffins. I do eat many muffins. And I have a special place in my heart for anything that can be cooked in a muffin tin (check out my Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves). Its just one of those quirky things that I rock with pride. The Muffin Queen.

And here I am, baking in a muffin tin again…but this time with a fall flare – apple cinnamon muffins recipe!

Placing all the ingredients in muffin trays before baking

Does anything say fall quite like the combination of apples and cinnamon? I think not! Just the smell of them together sends me back to my childhood in Maine, apple picking with my family and munching on fresh apple cider donuts.

It’s a heavenly combination that is perfect for fall, but also a year round favorite of many!

Apple cinnamon muffins straight out of the oven still hot

And making this warm flavor combo into a delicious and healthy gluten free muffin couldn’t be easier with these Apple Cinnamon Almond Butter Muffins!

These muffins are based off my oh-so popular and loved Almond Butter Blueberry Zucchini Muffins…but with a fall twist! Just as magically spongy as the original recipe but with the warm flavors of autumn…you are going to fall head over heels for this ridiculously simple recipe!

Recipe Notes

  • Is almond butter not your jam? Thats cool, you can make these with creamy natural peanut butter too if Paleo isn’t a priorly!
  • Want to add a little veggie goodness to these apple cinnamon muffins? Reduce the apples to 3/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of grated carrots to the batter! So yum!
  • Adjust the sweetness to your personal preference. Need these a little sweeter? Feel free to bump up the honey/syrup to 1/3 of a cup. Do you want to keep sugar to a minimum? Skip the honey/syrup in this recipe and let the apples do all the sweetening! They will be mildly sweet, have a lovely nutty flavor from the almond butter.

Suggested adaptations

  1. Is almond butter not your jam? That’s cool, you can make these with creamy natural peanut butter too if Paleo isn’t a priority!
  2. Want to add a little veggie goodness to them? Reduce the apples to 3/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of grated carrots to the batter! So yum!
  3. Adjust the sweetness to your personal preference. Need these a little sweeter? Feel free to bump up the honey/syrup to 1/3 of a cup. Do you want to keep sugar to a minimum? Skip the honey/syrup in this recipe and let the apples do all the sweetening! They will be mildly sweet, have a lovely nutty flavor from the almond butter.
Amazingly delicious apple cinnamon muffins with the perfect texture and amazing color

Other muffin recipes you are going to adore…

  • Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Muffins
  • Paleo Almond Butter Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins
  • Paleo Banana Muffins

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Healthy Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins served on top of each other with a couple of fresh apples around
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5 from 5 votes

Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins are not only delicious, but easy to make! The perfect healthy muffin, these are naturally sweetened, gluten free and dairy-free!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: gluten free muffins, paleo apple cinnamon muffins, paleo muffins
Servings: 9 muffins
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup diced apples, divided 

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a muffin tin with 9 liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine almond butter, honey/maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda.  Mix with a spoon until well blended the batter is smooth.
  • Add 3/4 cup of apples. Fold in until everything is well incorporated. 
  • Portion out the batter between the 9 prepared muffin holes. Top the muffins with the remaining apples.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. 
  • Allow muffins to cool 15 minutes before enjoying! Store cooled leftovers in fridge for up to 5 days….not that they will last that long, as they are sure to be gobbled up before then!

Notes

  • Is almond butter not your jam? Thats cool, you can make these with creamy natural peanut butter too if Paleo isn’t a priorly!
  • Want to add a little veggie goodness to them? Reduce the apples to 3/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of grated carrots to the batter! So yum!
  • Adjust the sweetness to your personal preference. Need these a little sweeter? Feel free to bump up the honey/syrup to 1/3 of a cup. Do you want to keep sugar to a minimum? Skip the honey/syrup in this recipe and let the apples do all the sweetening! They will be mildly sweet, have a lovely nutty flavor from the almond butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Catrina

    October 24, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    Rats! I don’t have muffin liners, we just usual coat the muffin tin in coconut oil, is that okay? Recipe sounds great!!!

    Reply
  2. Sara

    October 25, 2018 at 1:42 am

    I am loving all of these flour free recipes on your blog, keep them coming! I am really excited to try these.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      October 29, 2018 at 9:14 pm

      I’m so glad!

      Reply
  3. Jenn

    December 29, 2018 at 4:25 am

    Just made these tonight. Y. U. M.

    Reply
  4. Jeri

    January 14, 2019 at 3:08 am

    Can I use Sunbutter instead of the Almond butter?

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      January 14, 2019 at 3:12 am

      You can, however a quick heads up. The sunbutter reacts with the baking soda in this recipe and will turn the muffins green. They will totally taste great and be fine….but green.

      Reply
  5. Tiarah

    March 6, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Hi! I’m new to this website and baking in general!
    I am a nanny and was wondering if there is an option for making it nut free but also no seeds ( due to allergies at the preschool, not the children I care for)so sunbutter & almond butter/peanut are out? the toddler loves these & green smoothie are his FAVORITE!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Sabrina

    April 2, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    Just made these and they are so delicious! Love so many of your recipes!

    Reply
  7. Jessica

    May 9, 2019 at 2:45 am

    Just made these, yum! Do they freeze well?

    Reply
  8. Joanna

    July 12, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Great simple recipe that can be done in less than 10 minutes. I love how you can substitute other fruits and veggies. Great recipe that I feel good serving my family. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  9. Katie

    October 14, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    My kids do not like to see big fruit pieces. Can I chop the apples really small?

    Reply
    • Taesha

      October 15, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      Absolutely! I would suggest grating it

      Reply
  10. Lauren

    June 25, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Could you sub flax-eggs in these?

    Reply
    • Taesha

      June 25, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Unfortunately, I have not had success making my nut butter based muffin recipes egg-free. Flax eggs did not work for me.

      Reply
  11. ปั้มไลค์

    July 8, 2020 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    Like!!

    Reply
  12. Helena

    February 21, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    I think I could eat these without stopping – they are just too good!

    Reply
  13. Juliana

    July 17, 2022 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    Was highly impressed with these!! Did mostly almond butter with some peanut butter to top off (since i didnt have enough) and did half maple syrup, half honey.. SO good! Greased with coconut oil. They held together so well! Great texture, divine with a spread of plant-butter! Thanks for this recipe! Keeping this one around

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 21, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed these, Juliana! Thanks for taking the time to share.

      Reply

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