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Home » Healthy Recipes » Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes » Paleo Morning Glory Muffins With Zucchini (high protein)

Paleo Morning Glory Muffins With Zucchini (high protein)

06/24/2019 by fitasamamabear

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Give your breakfast a flavor boost with these gluten-free morning glory muffins! Sweetened with bananas and dried fruit these muffins are packed with goodness and hidden veggies!

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Kickstart your day or grab some fuel on the go with a healthy twist on a classic favorite.

One morning glory muffin split in half with more muffins and a bowl of dried fruit on a cooling rack behind it this …

Super light but loaded with fuel these gluten-free morning glory muffins make an easy, on-the-go breakfast!

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that these healthy muffins don't have any processed sugar added to them (not even maple syrup!) because it's truly not needed!

These muffins are a great way to use up the ripe bananas on your counter!

You'll fall in love with them because they're:

  • Allergy-friendly (dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, whole30)
  • Contains some sneaky veggies
  • Naturally sweetened
  • Flavor packed

Ingredients You Need

No almond flour or coconut sugar needed here! These high-protein muffins are made with the most whole-food ingredients.

Bananas: the riper they are the sweeter the gluten-free morning glory muffins will be!

Coconut oil: make sure to use unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil to maximize the health benefits.

Almond butter: opt for fresh almond butter so that it mixes easier and one with no added sugars.

Coconut flour: instead of gluten-free flour, coconut flour is used to keep the muffins light and not add extra carbs.

Zucchini: make sure to grate the zucchini and let it sit in a strainer to get some of the water out!

Collagen powder: Collagen powder is the cleanest form of protein you can grab (learn more about collagen versus bone broth) it's one of the components of bone broth and comes with a lot of health-boosting properties like a better immune system. Plus, it gives these paleo morning glory muffins a protein hit!

Almond milk: Any non-dairy milk will work for the muffins. We use homemade hemp milk the most.

Carrots: the finer the grate the carrots the easier these gluten-free muffins go over with kids.

Shredded coconut: to avoid added sugars use unsweetened coconut.

Dried fruit: we love dried blueberries best for their pop of flavor but any dried fruit you have on hand will work!

Fun note: this recipe has actually been included by Twinkle for their top picks for Easy Ways to Get Your 5 a Day! It's a great recipe to help moms and kids get in some extra veggies & color to their diet.

In Process Images

Green mixing bowl with coconut flour and almond butter and an egg being cracked into the bowl
Add all dry ingredients to the bowl and begin adding in the wet.
Green mixing bowl with shredded carrot on top of gluten-free muffins batter and eggs in the background
Mix and add in the shredded veggies.
Gluten-free morning glory muffins in a muffin tin ready to be put in the oven
Portion into a muffin pan and bake.
Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a white bowl of blueberries and pecans in the middle
Enjoy!

How To Make Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, mash the banana.
  • Whisk in the coconut oil eggs, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add in the coconut flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until no clumps remain.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients until everything is coated.
  • Portion the muffin batter into silicone muffin cups.
  • Bake for 23 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan.

Important Teaching Tips

This healthy muffin recipe is coconut flour-based which absorbs liquid. So if possible, let them sit a couple of minutes before you portion them out so that the flour absorbs the liquid.

Also, you'll want to let these muffins sit in the pan to cool for a good thirty minutes. Any sooner and they not only break apart but they don't seem cooked. The heat from the pan helps to finish off the baking!

Make sure to use silicone muffin tins as it makes them easier to take out!

Crucial Products

Collagen is responsible for the high protein content of these paleo muffins (collagen vs. protein powder)! As one of the purest sources of protein, collagen is a great way to amp up your intake.

Some of the benefits of adding collagen into your diet include better digestion, boosted immune system, better muscle recovery, and glowing hair, skin, and nails (learn more about the difference of bone broth and collagen powder).

But of course, quality matters. Which is why I use Perfect Supplements Collagen Powder.

This collagen is sourced EXCLUSIVELY From Brazilian Pasture Raised Cows, pesticide and hormone-free, contains no fillers, and is the world's first certified glyphosate residue-free collagen.

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Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a bowl of dried blueberries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Morning Glory Muffins

What are morning glory muffins?

Morning glory muffins are a healthy breakfast muffin that usually contains a mixture of shredded veggies (like zucchini and carrots) and dried fruit (raisins, blueberries, cranberries).

How do you store morning glory muffins?

These muffins are best stored in the fridge in a sealed container. Though you can freeze them, they tend to thaw a bit "wet" so it's not ideal.

Can I sub gluten-free flour for coconut flour?

Unfortunately, coconut flour and gluten-free flour are not interchangeable as they absorb liquid differently.

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Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a white bowl of blueberries and pecans in the middle
Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a white bowl of blueberries and pecans in the middle

Paleo Morning Glory Muffins

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A simple, nutrient-dense recipe. These gluten-free morning glory muffins make an easy breakfast idea or healthy snack.
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
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Total Time 25 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tray
  • Silicone muffin cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas ripe
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅛ cup Almond milk
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil measured solid then melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla stevia
  • ⅓ cup almond butter
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup Collagen powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup carrots shredded
  • ½ cup zucchini shredded
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ¼ cup dried blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mash the banana.
  • Whisk in the coconut oil eggs, almond butter and vanilla until smooth.
    Green mixing bowl with coconut flour and almond butter and an egg being cracked into the bowl
  • Add in the coconut flour, collagen powder, baking soda and powder. Mix until no clumps remain.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients until everything is coated.
    Green mixing bowl with shredded carrot on top of gluten-free muffins batter and eggs in the background
  • Spray a muffin tin (or use silicone cups!) and portion the batter into the tins.
    Gluten-free morning glory muffins in a muffin tin ready to be put in the oven
  • Bake for 23 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan.

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Notes

Let the gluten-free morning glory muffins sit a couple of minutes before you portion them out so that the flour absorbs the liquid.
You'll want to let these muffins sit in the pan to cool for a good thirty minutes. Any sooner and they not only break apart but they don't seem cooked. The heat from the pan helps to finish off the baking!
Use fresh almond butter as it's easier to mix.
Disclaimer:

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 976IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Jenni

    May 02, 2022 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    These muffins are awesome! My kids ate these so fast and immediately asked me to make more!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Haha mega win when the kids approve!

      Reply
  2. Bre

    October 24, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    I'll be making these for the first time this week. I don't like to bake with stevia, though. How do you suggest I adjust recipe so I can use coconut sugar or maple syrup instead?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      October 25, 2022 at 11:33 am

      There is the tiniest amount so I'd say you should be able to swap in 1 tbs of coconut sugar in its place easily enough.

      Reply

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