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Vegan Paleo Blueberry Muffins {Grain Free, Gluten Free}

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  • Author: thebananadiaries
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 large muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking

Description

These healthy vegan paleo blueberry muffins are the absolute best! Grain free and nut free, they taste just like your bakery favorite!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweet potato, baked and skin removed*
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seed, mixed with 1/4 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 cup coconut or walnut butter, melted if coconut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder, or paleo baking powder alternative
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and line a large muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large food processor or bowl, puree sweet potato.
  3. Add in coconut milk, ground flax, coconut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  4. Puree until completely mixed.
  5. Add in the remaining ingredients, except for blueberries, and puree.
  6. Fold in blueberries to the batter.
  7. Distribute batter evenly amongst 6 muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

*see article on how to bake a sweet potato for the best method for this recipe. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large muffin
  • Calories: 253
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 772
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 7