Postpartum Cinnamon Swirl Muffins: Cozy, Healing, and Easy to Prep

Hello Momma,

These easy-to-prep Postpartum Cinnamon Swirl Muffins are gluten free, nourishing, and perfect for meal prep. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and gentle protein, they support digestion, energy, and healing during the fourth trimester.

Soft, Fluffy, and Postpartum-Friendly

There’s nothing like the smell of warm cinnamon to bring comfort during those early postpartum days. These Cinnamon Swirl Muffins are designed to be soft, fluffy, and deeply nourishing — perfect for new mothers who need quick, wholesome snacks and breakfasts.

Totally gluten free and made with simple, whole ingredients, they provide gentle protein, healthy fats, and warming spices to support digestion, energy, and postpartum recovery.

Whether you enjoy them warm with tea or grab a muffin on the go, they’re a cozy treat that’s also easy to prep in advance.

Why These Muffins Are Postpartum-Friendly

• Oat & Almond Flour — provide fiber and gentle carbohydrates for steady energy.

• Almond Butter — a source of healthy fats and protein to help replenish nutrients.

• Goat Milk — easy-to-digest protein and calcium for lactation support.

• Cinnamon & Almond Extract — warming flavors that support digestion and circulation.

• Maple Syrup — natural, gentle sweetness that satisfies cravings without refined sugar.

These muffins are intentionally balanced to help nourish your body while satisfying the comfort-food cravings that come with postpartum life.

🪩 Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ground flax seed

• 3 tbsp warm water

• 2 tbsp raw almond butter

• ½ cup goat milk

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 2 tsp almond extract

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups oat flour

• ½ cup almond flour

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tbsp coconut milk

🫶🏼 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with parchment or silicone liners.

2. Make the Flax Egg

In a small bowl, whisk together flax seed and warm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until thickened.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flax egg, almond butter, goat milk, maple syrup, almond extract, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.

5. Combine Wet & Dry

Add dry ingredients into wet and stir gently until just combined.

6. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and coconut milk into a thick paste.

7. Layer Muffins

Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl, then top with remaining batter. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl for a cinnamon roll effect.

8. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.

9. Cool & Enjoy

Let cool 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm for soft, fluffy muffins.

✨ Doula Tip

Warming cinnamon supports digestion and circulation, while almond butter and goat milk provide gentle protein and healthy fats — perfect for keeping new parents energized and nourished during the fourth trimester.