These paleo english muffins take only 2 minutes in the microwave and are a great grain free addition to your breakfast.
Much like paleo pancakes, paleo versions of bread or toast can result in horrible morning experiments.
I should know because at least 10 of them have happened in my kitchen over the past few weeks.
If there’s one thing worse than kitchen failures when you’re hungry, it’s kitchen failures before your morning cup (or cups in my case) of coffee.
But, my resolve to be able to have some sort of “bread” with my eggs and bacon in the morning won out and these simple two minute paleo english muffins made right in the microwave are what I have to show for it.
They were a labor of love and the result of many trial and error experiments but I think they’re finally perfected.
Well, as perfected as “bread” and “paleo” can be together because let’s be real, it’s sort of like oil and vinegar with those two.
Although, I love these paleo breads:
Paleo chocolate zucchini bread
Paleo maple peach bread
Paleo lemon poppyseed bread
Paleo almond zucchini bread
Ingredients for Paleo English Muffins
The basic ingredients in these 2 minute microwave paleo English muffins, much like all paleo baked goods are:
- almond or cashew flour/meal (I grind my own cashew meal in my Vitamix or food processor if I can’t find it in the store).
- coconut flour
- an egg
The cinnamon raisin version is my favorite but sometimes getting those three extra ingredients (cinnamon, raisins, maple syrup) out is too much work for my non-caffeinated 7am self and I roll with the plain.
And then since it’s plain, I use it as an excuse to slather on extra butter, grass fed of course.
Win, win.
They’re also great with a fried egg on top, some smashed avocado (you can never go wrong with avocado toast!), breakfast sausage, bacon, the list goes on and on really.
Some non-paleo but equally delicious topping options are cream cheese, hummus or jam (like this plum jam or these vanilla fig preserves).
And don’t even think about skipping the toasting part.
It’s clutch for true english muffin-ness. Those crispy, golden brown edges are a must!
You can also check out these paleo pumpkin english muffins for a fall twist to this recipe! A nice smear of apple butter on those babies is breakfast perfection on a cool, crisp fall morning.
Try these other paleo breakfast ideas too!
Chestnut flour waffles
Paleo crepes
Healthy cinnamon crunch cereal
Apple nut porridge
AIP friendly cassava flour pancakes
2 Minute Paleo English Muffins: 2 Ways
Ingredients
For the regular option
- 1/4 cup almond or cashew flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons water
For the cinnamon raisin option add the following to the regular option above
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons golden raisins
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the remaining wet ingredients and whisk again until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased microwave safe ramekin (I use a 3 3/4 round ramekin).
- Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the ramekin, slice the muffin in half and toast for 2-3 minutes in a toaster oven.
- Serve with softened butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is perfect Gina! Totally can see myself starting the day with this cinnamon raisin version!
Yes! These look absolutely delicious. I’ve never tried making them in the microwave, though. But they look like they have all the proper nooks and crannies of English muffins. And now I’m craving English muffins. :-)
2 mins and in the microwave! Love this!
Ok, so it is official. Your awesomeness just soared. Just tried it out and it was great. Thank you for this!
BTW, everything we have tried from your site has been great on its own with no subs, so you were already pretty awesome. ;-)
So good to hear, glad you liked them!
I just tried this for my breakfast, and I can’t tell you how happy this makes me! Since going grain-free a year ago, I have missed toast, but I thought it wasn’t an option due to my egg white sensitivity. I tried your recipe using an egg yolk, 1/2 gelatin egg substitute, and 1/16 tsp baking powder. It was so light and fluffy inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Thank you so much! I will be having another tomorrow morning. :)
Yay! So glad it worked out for you :)
I prefer sub the egg with ground flax seed.
For one egg, 1 T flax and 3 T water. Gives a nutty flavor.
Lovely way to start a day…Sounds very delicious. Bookmarked ! Thanks for sharing !
I avoid the microwave. Have you tried these in the oven?
Nope, sorry. The goal with this recipe was quick & easy so an oven option wasn’t something I tested. I’m sure it would work though if you want to give it a shot.
How do I get nutritional counts for this? I use My fitness Pal and need to be able to enter the info. Please answer asap as i LOVE the cinnamon raisin muffins. Since I don’t know if I can find this web site again pls answer via my email
You can use an online nutrition calculator and input the ingredients to find out the breakdown. I don’t include that on my recipes on this site.
Then why do you have the calorie count posted? You should delete that then since it’s inaccurate.
Hi Shelby- that original comment was from 2016 if you look at the date. I’ve since started incorporating calorie counts and nutritional information.
Louise, you can put all the ingredients into a recipe on My Fitness Pal, and they figure it out for you, it is super easy.
322 calories 13grans protein
As with all “recipe-type” meals, components need to be entered individually. ..with that said, according to “my plate” with livestrong.com, the #’s for the cinn/raisin version (my personal favorite) are as follows…
Calories 422
Fat g. 28
Carb g. 24
Protein g 14
Let me know if you figure out a good oven temp/time – I don’t have a microwave, but these look awesome!
I’m sure you could try it at 350/375 and just bake until it looks/feels done.
Trying them today in muffin tins in oven. Making twelve muffins. Only used 4 extra large eggs and some egg whites, also added chopped dates too. They are in the oven now. Will let you know how they turn out.
Did you try the oven? If so what temp and time worked for you?
We do not use the microwave, either. Do you have a temperature and cooking time for cooking in the oven? Thank you!
It’s intended to be a microwave recipe for convenience, I don’t have options for the oven. Feel free to play around though, I’d probably start at 350-375 and bake until they seem set in the center.
Good evening, What would the temperature for the oven be?
These look good. I have been doing one with flax but will try yours! Thanks.
Love that you figured out how to make paleo english muffins! Can’t wait to try these!!
I had tired other version but this cinnamon version super yummy in 2 min I had moist yummy muffin.
not worried about calorie cause for medical purposes specially pre diabetes avoiding regular flour is a win win,
Oh the mornings where eggs and bacon just dont do! Thanks for solving my problem..can’t wait to savour in the morning!