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mini almond butter blueberry muffins

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I needed to order more Vitol (the best protein powder ever) last week and I noticed that if there were anything else I may need, which could count toward the “super-saver,” then I could receive free shipping. Hmm… Get a couple more things, if there is anything I need, and receive free shipping. Well, there was this one thing I “needed,” which was a miniature muffin tray and mini paper cups to go with it…


So I ordered those too, and received free shipping, and yesterday when we returned from hiking there was a nice little box on the doorstep from Amazon. Heeheehee…
Then this morning I had two objectives: 1) to stretch the remaining few items in my kitchen by thinking of new ways to combine ingredients, thus not having to go grocery shopping for another day, and 2) looking for more uses for almond butter (since I get giant Mara Natha almond butter for like half price at Costco).
What to do? Create a million (well okay 48) miniature muffins, using what I had left in the fridge and pantry. If you could see my pantry and fridge you would think we were fasting, but we’re not. I just get a kick out of seeing how long I can go between grocery shopping, and it forces me to invent new things to eat. 😉

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Mini Blueberry Muffins

Set oven to 325 degrees.
Add to bowl:
3/4 cup cashew milk (How to Make Cashew Milk Video)
1 cup almond butter
3 tbsp ghee (which is casein-free) or coconut oil, liquified
2 tbsp honey
3 eggs
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
2 tbsp Vitol Egg Protein Powder OR substitute another 2 tbsp coconut flour, sifted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder (see my Grain-free Baking Powder Recipe)
1/4 tsp guar gum or xanthan gum
Blend with electric mixer.
Add one (10 oz) package of thawed, drained blueberries
Stir to combine
I topped each with a sprinkle of shredded coconut for fun
Bake for about 12 minutes
Update: I just made these again, and I added two tablespoons of honey for my husband, who thought they should be a little bit sweeter (I just added it above). I think he was right -they were even better with that small amount of honey. Also I used frozen organic cherries this time, and I think the muffins were also better with cherries. I cut the cherries in half while they were still frozen, then let them come to room temperature on the counter. I also added some slivered almonds. We just polished them off, and let me tell you -they were so good!
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  1. Kelly–I’m so happy you got your mini muffin pan! I’ve got a couple different-sized ones and really enjoy them. You can make muffins more quickly and, in effect, you get more “crust” than if you were making regular-sized muffins. Fun, too!. Your muffins look great!

    Shirley

  3. thanks so much for all your great recipes and ideas! We have made many of them and love them! (just made the GF choc chip bars with quinoa flakes the other day…yum!) We are gluten/dairy/soy free and trying to do minimal grains so the recipes are very welcome at our house. Keep em coming!

  4. Hi Kari!

    Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that! Comments like yours are why I keep doing this!

    Love, Kelly

  6. Hi Karen!

    Yeah! I’m so glad you liked them! I’m getting ready to make them again myself, possibly with walnuts or chocolate chips, or both 😉

  7. I am SO trying these when I can pick up almond butter at the store. They look amazing, and are low carb to boot!

  8. This look amazing! I am making these today! Have you ever tried making them with fresh blueberries?

    Today is the day I order your cookbook! I just can’t wait!

    Kris

  9. Thanks Kris! 🙂

    They would be way better with fresh blueberries. I used frozen organic cherries (in the notes at the bottom) and they were awesome.

    Let me know what you think of them!

    Love, Kelly

  10. These are so cute! You are such a talented baker, baking gluten free is already such a big challenge for me — and yet here you are making yummy, beautiful gfcf healthy treats! 🙂

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :D.