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Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins

Shirley Braden

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Today for our March Muffin Madness event, I have the pleasure of introducing Lisa Wells of Cook Eat Well (formerly known as Cook Eat Paleo). Lisa is sharing her Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins, which is appropriate since Lisa and I met by way of her delicious gluten-free desserts.

Not every muffin qualifies as dessert. Some are less sweet and some are definitely savory—and you’ll see recipes that fit both of those categories in MMM—but most of the muffins in this event, including Lisa’s recipe, will work just fine for dessert!

Blueberry muffins get even better when a citrus twist is added to create Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins. What a lovely combination! (photo)

Enjoy Lisa’s recipe and be sure to check out the whole line-up of bloggers, blogs, and muffin recipes on gfe.

More on Lisa and Cook Eat Well

Lisa’s blog’s tagline is “Simple Recipes for Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Living.” She said that she started Cook Eat Well to share all the tips and tricks she’s learned on her eating journey. After going gluten, grain, and dairy-free—and “more free”—for health reasons, she had to re-learn how to cook and bake without all the ingredients she had always used.

Even if you’re “just gluten free,” I’m sure that re-education process sounds familiar. After that, she had to figure out how to make it all easier. “Because really,” Lisa asks, “who has time to cook complicated meals every day?” Indeed. And even those of us who have abundant time prefer to keep things simple.

Lisa Wells Cook Eat Paleo

So Lisa’s recipes all use real food ingredients that you can find at your local farmers market, grocery store, or natural foods store. Lisa was a perfect person to invite to participate in MMM because she truly excels at muffins! Here are some of the gluten-free muffin recipes Lisa has shared on her blog:

~ Apple Muffins

~ Banana Blackberry Muffins

~ Blueberry Muffins

~ Chocolate Chip Muffins

~ Cranberry Orange Muffins

~ Fresh Peach Muffins

~ Lemon Poppy Muffins

~ Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

~ Strawberry Muffins

For the Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins that she’s sharing with us today, Lisa said, “I did a variation on my popular blueberry muffins. I added a touch of orange. I love experimenting with different recipe variations, and since I had some fresh oranges and blueberries it was the perfect combination. It’s important to use fresh blueberries. Frozen berries tend to be too wet, and add too much moisture to the batter.”

Lisa also shares her method for measuring almond flour, which is clever and helpful!

March Muffin Madness

Lisa’s Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Yield: 8 to 9 muffins

Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins get even better when a citrus twist is added to create Paleo Orange Blueberry Muffins. What a lovely combination! (photo)

We're all familiar with the popular combination of lemon and blueberries but if orange is your preferred flavor, you're going to love these Orange Blueberry Muffins even more! Any time you have a cup of fresh blueberries and an orange on your counter, you're going to want to bake them.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Inactive Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 grams almond flour (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons ghee, melted (see notes for substitution ideas)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees and grease or line muffin tin.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and orange zest in large bowl. Combine wet ingredients in medium bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then fold in blueberries.
  3. Using a large ice cream or cookie scoop, fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

It’s important to use fresh blueberries. Frozen berries tend to be too wet, and add too much moisture to the batter.

If you don't have or use ghee, butter would be the closest substitute. Coconut oil will also work, but it will change the flavor slightly adding a hint of coconut.

© Shirley Braden
Cuisine: American / Category: Muffins

Originally published March 7, 2014; updated August 29, 2020.

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Filed Under: March Muffin Madness, MuffinsTagged With: blueberry recipes, dairy free, gluten-free muffin recipes, grain free, orange recipes, paleo, refined sugar free92 Comments

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Comments

  1. Lorri T says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Oh goodness, I would love to win. Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  2. Kristen says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Yum! I’m definitely checking out some of her other muffins too!

    Reply
  3. Amanda (amethystjean) says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    I love the smell of blueberry muffins in the oven. I have never liked blueberries, though. Still, I like them mixed with other berries and the love of the smell has me hopeful that they will grow on me. The addition of orange sounds divine.

    Reply
  4. Amanda (amethystjean) says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I’m also heading over to check out the apple, peach, lemon, chocolate chip and strawberry muffins. Oh my!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl Harris says

    March 8, 2014 at 12:16 am

    I don’t even like blueberries and I still want to try those! What a gorgeous pic.

    Reply
  6. alisa joy says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:34 am

    I just bought almond flour. and blueberries. so this was meant to be.

    and thanks to all for such an awesome give away!

    Reply
  7. Lindsay Ham says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:18 am

    Keep the Paleo Muffins coming!!! I love anything with blueberries!

    Reply
  8. susan reed says

    March 8, 2014 at 4:30 am

    I want to start juicing and really would like a Blendtec

    Reply
  9. Steve R says

    March 8, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I have all the ingredients! These muffins sound so good… I’m going to bake them today. Great activity for the grandkids on a cold day like today! Yum

    Reply
  10. Jamie Smith says

    March 8, 2014 at 8:36 am

    And the goodness keeps coming & coming…..

    Reply
  11. trisha berry says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:04 am

    I would love to win a new blender! I recently had gastric bypass surgery and eat a lot of smoothies, so that would be awesome!

    Reply
  12. Pam O'Sullivan says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Thanks for sharing. I am going to try as soon as I have some fresh blueberries!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I have always loved blueberry muffins…and I like the addition of orange!

    Reply
  14. Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says

    March 8, 2014 at 11:01 am

    I’ve never visited her site, and her recipes look AMAZING! Thanks for this recipe and for introducing her to me 🙂

    Reply
  15. Crystal says

    March 8, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I’d love to try these muffins, but I don’t have ghee. Is there a recommendation for an alternative to ghee?

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 8, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Crystal–FYI–Lisa answered your question, but couldn’t reply directly to you as she’s replying via mobile vs her computer. 😉 So you can see her suggestions in her comment. Hope they help! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  16. Karen says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I’ve never done blueberry and orange but blueberry and lemon is a delight. Something new to try and, I’m sure, love!

    Reply
  17. Stacy says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    YUM-O!

    Reply
  18. insiya says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Yum!!!!! This looks like a super combination 🙂 Recipe is pretty simple too. Will surely try this!

    Reply
  19. Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Butter would be the closest substitute. Coconut oil will also work, but it will change the flavor slightly adding a hint of coconut.

    Reply
  20. Dana Coughlin says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    These muffins look really good

    Reply
  21. susan reed says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    looks so good – muffins AND Blendtec LOL
    Am trying Blueberry Muffins today!

    Reply
  22. Dana David says

    March 8, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    Is there anything that you can substitute for the ghee

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 8, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      Dana–That question was asked earlier. See Lisa’s comment with the answer a little up from yours. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  23. Linda S says

    March 8, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I just made these muffins and they are fantastic! I even cut back on the honey & only used 2 Tbsp instead of 4 and added a little extra juice from the orange – delish! Thanks for sharing! I love your site, Shirley! And @Crystal I used olive oil instead of ghee and it was perfectly fine. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Dana David says

    March 8, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Thanks

    Reply
  25. Jennifer Werstein says

    March 8, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Oh this recipe sounds so yummy!!

    Reply
  26. Kerry says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Made these this afternoon, using silicone cups and was able to get 11 delicious muffins from the batch. Used Tropical Traditions coconut flour and had no runny issues. They are very yummy!

    Reply
  27. Emily says

    March 9, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I love that the weight is given for the almond flour. I’m always worried I’m not measuring it correctly.

    Reply
  28. Ruth M. Henshaw says

    March 9, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Yummy those really look good!

    Reply
  29. Jen says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:50 am

    This sounds great!

    Reply
  30. mysweetiepiepie says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I am a fiend for blueberry muffins; really, a fiend :+)

    Reply
  31. Venessa F. says

    March 9, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    These look wonderful. I never thought of using ghee in muffins.

    Reply
  32. Laureen says

    March 9, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    It’s been a long time since I’ve had a blueberry muffin!

    Reply
  33. Cindy W. says

    March 9, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    These muffins sound delicious. I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  34. Jen says

    March 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    She sounds like the muffin queen to me! Blueberry & orange is such a good flavour combination, too. Yum!

    Reply
  35. Sharon says

    March 9, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Love the combination of blueberries and orange!

    Reply
  36. Julie says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Great recipe, great prizes!

    Reply
  37. Leslie says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Making these this morning! Thanks for the chance for a prize!!!

    Reply
  38. Bunny says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:10 am

    I love the idea of blueberry and orange together. Can’t wait to make these.

    Reply
  39. Carina says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Sounds like a tasty twist on just plain blueberry muffins!

    Reply
  40. Elise says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Can you do these egg free?

    Reply
  41. julie says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I love blueberry muffins, what a great idea to mix orange in.

    Reply
  42. Beverley Brauer says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Mmmmm yes please I have frozen blueberries so I assume they will be ok and I just made my own almond flour and here goes so as soon as I make them I am posting up another reply to let you know how I go ! ps can’t wait getting hungry already 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Beverley–FYI–In the notes preceding her recipe, Lisa cautions against using frozen blueberries saying they are too wet and make her muffins too moist, but if they work for you, please let us know. 🙂

      Thanks,
      Shirley

      Reply
      • naomi says

        March 16, 2014 at 1:00 am

        I made these yesterday and they are fabulous!!! Thank you!! I did use frozen blueberries, just defrost and made sure they are as dry as possible before putting them in. No problem at all! Delish!

        Reply
        • Shirley says

          March 16, 2014 at 1:08 am

          Such great news, Naomi! Thanks for telling us how using frozen blueberries can work if you take those extra steps. I’ll add the info to the recipe notes. 🙂

          Shirley

          Reply
  43. Sheila S says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Great sounding flavor combination! Wondering if dried blueberries might work. I have everything else on hand but not fresh blueberries.

    Reply
  44. Colleen M says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Thanks for another great recipe. I love blueberries and haven’t made any muffins recently.

    Reply
  45. Susan Scott says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I have almond flour and fresh blueberries! Ready to go!

    Reply
  46. Heather says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Tasty goodness!

    Reply
  47. clarissa west says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Mmmmmm good looking!

    Reply
  48. Brianne says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Yuunmmmmmm!

    Reply
  49. Teufelchen says

    March 13, 2014 at 2:04 am

    I am going to try those, once blueberries are in season here, I have already used up my frozen ones from last year. 🙁

    Reply
  50. lori says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Sound delish!

    Reply
  51. Bev maiers says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. Some get too complicated for me.

    Reply
  52. Laurel says

    March 13, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Blueberry muffins how do I love thee?

    Reply
  53. Ronalyn Hurley says

    March 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    The addition of orange rind and juice sounds pretty good. I need to make some more ghee.

    Reply
  54. Terisa says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Oh I think my son would love these.

    Reply
  55. Mary Tokar says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:18 am

    My girls have been begging me to make blueberry muffins!

    Reply
  56. Kasey says

    March 15, 2014 at 4:56 am

    I can’t stand oranges! I would have to replace the orange juice with lemon juice.

    Reply
  57. Susan says

    March 15, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Wow! Orange and blueberry together – I’m down for that recipe!

    Reply
  58. patricia says

    March 15, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    love using almond flour, especially for a diabetic. Muffins look so good.

    Reply
  59. Christa says

    March 16, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Oooohhhh! Saw these on Pinterest! They look yummy. I love blueberry muffins.

    Reply
  60. Katie says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Blueberries are my favourite! These look like a great spring treat!

    Reply
  61. Karol says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    These look incredible. I love blueberries and oranges, so this is right up my alley. I’ve never tried ghee, but I think I will try to make these using butter. I love that the ingredients are natural and there aren’t too many of them lol. And they seem fairly simple to make. I think I will actually make the effort to make these in the spring. Thanks so much for the delicious recipe.

    Reply
  62. Sandy says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Oh, these look so yummy! Thank you!!

    Reply
  63. Kinsey says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:29 am

    so so so yummy

    Reply
  64. Heather says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I love how these are grain free.

    Reply
  65. Laura O|Petite Allergy Treats says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Blueberry muffins are a must. These look great!
    Laura O |Petite Allergy Treats

    Reply
  66. Linda says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Will definitely check out the website. These sound delish. Thanks!

    Reply
  67. Kay says

    March 22, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Can’t wait to make these. Glad to read how to use frozen berries.

    Reply
  68. Helen V says

    March 22, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Love blueberries!

    Reply
  69. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:05 am

    YUM, these look great! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂

    Hope your week is great! Can’t wait to see what you link up this week!

    Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

    Reply
  70. Erin says

    March 25, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  71. Wendy says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Looking forward to trying these! My mouth is watering just looking at the picture.

    Reply
  72. Lewann Rice says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Love blueberry muffins and can’t wait to see how it tastes with orange.

    Reply
  73. Janelle says

    March 30, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Love blueberry muffins! These sound tasty!

    Reply
  74. Tracy Mann says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:14 am

    Yummy! Can’t wait for blueberries to be in season and try these!

    Reply
  75. Megan says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    This sounds amazing. I like the idea of orange and blueberry, can’t wait to try

    Reply
  76. Melanie Binkley says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Thanks for including paleo

    Reply
  77. Lori Lewis says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    This recipe is very similar to my Sunshine Muffins recipe – I love the zing of the zest in them! Never thought to add blueberries but that just sounds awesome – thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  78. Sarah says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    These look great! The blueberry & orange combo sounds yummy!

    Reply
  79. Ilissa says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    These looks AWESOME! Yummy!

    Reply
  80. megan says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I just made these and all the blueberries went to the bottom. The bottoms are all moist and not even coming out of the silicone cups. Do you know why this would have happened?

    Reply
    • Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo says

      April 28, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Megan – this batter is pretty thick, so this definitely should not be happening. How did you measure the almond flour?

      Reply
  81. megan says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    this thing is , i’m a veteran to paleo baking. I make blueberry muffins all the time… the two differences…. i usually use a 350 oven, but your recipe called for 325, and i usually use 2 eggs not 3, but other than that the recipes r very similar. Also, the other recipe i use , think it calls for a banana…
    I measured 2 cups with glass measuring cup, same thing i always do 🙁

    Reply
    • Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo says

      April 28, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Hmm… I’m guessing you had less than 200 grams of almond flour measuring it with a glass measuring cup, especially since the blueberries went to the bottom. Weighing the almond flour is always going to be more accurate, but if you don’t have a scale, just try adding more almond flour so the batter is thick enough to keep the blueberries from sinking.

      Reply
  82. megan says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    its funny , i usually use a plastic measuring cup and today i decided to use my glass one. It could have been the measuring, but geez, enough to make BB’s sink to bottom? 🙁
    Bummer!! my son did really like them, so that is always a plus!!!!!

    Reply
  83. Melynda says

    May 2, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Will these muffins freeze well? I would like to make them for a friend of mine who is expecting a baby any day now.

    Reply

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