Cinnamon and Kale healthy muffin recipes are made with wholesome everyday ingredients and are much lower in added sugar than traditional muffin recipes.
What makes these muffins healthy?
Many of my muffins are naturally sweetened with fruit and vegetables such as apples, berries, carrots and sweet potatoes. I use small amounts of honey or maple syrup where needed, but no refined sugar.
They use healthy oils rather than butter, making them dairy-free and much lower in saturated fat.
All of the recipes are made without refined grains, making them higher in fibre. There are plenty of gluten-free options. Flourless, wheat-free oat muffins are made with quick homemade oat flour, and grain-free muffins are made with quinoa or coconut flour. In a couple of recipes, I use spelt flour or wholemeal flour.
You'll find easy fruit muffins, vegetable muffins, chocolate muffins and even a savoury option.
I've developed and tested all these recipes myself to cut down on refined sugar and processed ingredients. I make them very regularly, as they are quick and simple to make and taste delicious.
These healthy muffins are ideal for breakfast, lunchboxes and healthy snacks and can be made ahead and frozen.
Healthy fruit muffin recipes
These easy, healthy fruit muffin recipes are ideal for breakfast and healthy lunchbox snacks. Fruit adds natural sweetness, reducing the need for added sugar, and the texture is lovely and moist. Most of the recipes can be made with fresh seasonal fruit or frozen fruit, making them easy and convenient.
Healthy vegetable muffins
An easy way to sneak in a few extra veggies whilst enjoying a delicious, moist muffin. Healthy vegetable muffins are naturally sweetened and are great for using up leftover veggies.
Healthy Chocolate muffins
Who says chocolate recipes can't be good for you too? These healthy chocolate muffins are much lower in added sugar and made with healthy alternative flours which are higher in fibre.
Healthy savoury muffins
Looking for an alternative to a sweet muffin? These savoury cheese and courgette muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, snacks and serving alongside soup
Frequently asked questions
I like my breakfast to be low in added sugar and saturated fat, with some healthy wholegrains to add fibre and keep me feeling full. I particularly like healthy fruit muffins for breakfast. If you can eat oats, there are several flourless oat muffin recipes, but coconut flour and quinoa are also satisfying and nutritious.
Most of these healthy muffin recipes are gluten-free. All of the flourless oat muffin recipes can be made with certified oats to make them gluten-free, and you can also use any of the recipes made with quinoa or coconut flour.
Yes, I regularly freeze all of these recipes. It makes them very convenient and great for meal prep.
