These are IT for me. Flax4Life Flax Muffins are my favorite dairy-free store-bought muffins, gluten-free or not. Though not a flake of wheat is within, they take me back to the beloved bran muffins of my youth.
We’ve tried most of the flavors, and they each have a delightful sweetness that isn’t sugary, and a moist, tender texture. They’re not too dense, but are definitely good and hearty. I usually eat these gluten-free flax muffins plain, because they are quite filling as is. But if I want a little indulgence, I cut them in half and top with dairy-free buttery spread. If I want an even more filling breakfast with an extra bump of protein, I spread on some nut or seed butter.
Flax4Life Flax Muffins are the Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Convenience
Because ground flaxseeds are the first ingredient, each muffin has around 4400mg of Omega 3 fatty acids and more than 60mg of lignans, which “help maintain breast and prostate health.”
Flax4Life Flax Muffins freeze unbelievably well – just put the whole container in the freezer and pop one out about an hour before you plan to eat it (perfect for packing along to school or work). It still tastes tender and perfectly moist once defrosted. But you can also buy their newer single-serve muffins, which are individually-wrapped and have a longer shelf life.
Wild Blueberry (single-serves also available)
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, wild frozen blueberries, water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, natural vanilla extract, xanthan gum, non-gmo soy lecithin, cinnamon, sea salt, natural blueberry flavor.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 150 calories, 7g fat, 20g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g sugars, 5g protein.*
Chunky Chocolate Chip (single-serves also available)
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla), water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, natural vanilla extract, xanthan gum, non-gmo soy lecithin, cinnamon, sea salt.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 180 calories, 8g fat, 23g carbs, 5g fiber, 13g sugars, 5g protein.*
Carrot Raisin (single-serves also available)
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, fresh grated carrots, raisins, water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, natural vanilla extract, cinnamon, xanthan gum, non-gmo soy lecithin, nutmeg, sea salt.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 150 calories, 6g fat, 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 12g sugars, 4g protein.*
Apple Cinnamon
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, apples infused with cinnamon (apples, sugar, cinnamon), water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, natural vanilla extract, xanthan gum, cinnamon, non-gmo soy lecithin, sea salt, natural apple flavor, nutmeg.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 170 calories, 7g fat, 24g carbs, 5g fiber, 14g sugars, 4g protein.*
Cranberry Orange
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, sweetened dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, fresh orange peel, natural vanilla extract, xanthan gum, non-gmo soy lecithin, cinnamon, sea salt.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 160 calories, 7g fat, 23g carbs, 5g fiber, 13g sugars, 4g protein.*
Hawaiian Pineapple & Coconut with Ginger
Ingredients: ground flax seeds, frozen egg whites, evaporated cane sugar, pure oats, pineapple, unsweetened unsulphured coconut, water, expeller pressed safflower oil, plum puree, aluminum-free baking powder, natural vanilla extract, crystallized ginger (ginger, sugar), xanthan gum, non-gmo soy lecithin, cinnamon, sea salt.
Nutrition (per 1/2 muffin): 160 calories, 8g fat, 20g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g sugars, 4g protein.*
More Allergen Notes
Flax4Life is on our Dedicated Dairy-Free Facility List. They run their own dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free facility in Bellingham, Washington.
More Facts on Flax4Life Flax Muffins
Price: $5.50 per 4-pack; $1.46 per individually-wrapped 3.5-ounce muffin
Availability: Flax4Life Flax Muffins are available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Martins, Vons, and many other grocers throughout the U.S. They are sold fresh, and usually found near the bakery in grocery stores. You can also order them directly from the company via their website below.
Certifications: Flax4Life Flax Muffins are Certified Gluten-Free and Certified Kosher Parve.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Flax4Life Flax Muffins are dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, and vegetarian. They are not completely soy-free because they contain a little bit of soy lecithin.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Flax4Life website at flax4life.net.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Loved them til I found out they were frozen!
I can’t buy these muffins locally, so I started shopping on the company website. Today when my order came, it was packed in a box indicating that they were frozen and should be labeled with 30-day freshness dates once thawed. Since they’d been shipped (and it took a week for the box to make it from the company to my home) they were completely thawed already. The company responded to my complaint by saying they ship their items to stores frozen, not fresh, although they are not labeled as such. I won’t pay a premium price for a thawed, not fresh, item!
Response from Go Dairy Free
As a heads up to all other readers, this is how most brands of baked goods send their products. They are flash frozen for freshness and then thawed for the shelves. If shipped fresh, most baked goods would mold far too quickly on the shelves – especially natural brands with minimal additives, like this brand.
Love ❤ this!
The benefits overshadow the carbs in many ways!! I cut them in half & wrapped to go!
They are the best muffins
I absolutely love these muffins I have ever had.. Very healthy ingredients. So glad I came across them!
Wish they were organic
I’ve purchased the Flax4Life 4 pack of the carrot cake variety twice and love them. I would like to make something similar at home with all organic ingredients. I will still buy them because they do taste great!
Hearty, gluten-free, rich bran muffins
I couldn’t be more in love with these nutritious pastries. If you crave hearty, rich bran muffins, then you too will adore these breakfast treats – and surprise, they’re actually gluten-free! In fact, everything this brand makes is produced in their dairy-, gluten-, and nut-free facility in the U.S. with wonderfully wholesome ingredients. Swoon!
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I’ve been eating these for a few years since being GF, really disappointed how these have been made smaller now for the 2nd time, they are practically bite size. And, they are now $7.99.
That is a bummer. You might want to let the company know directly.
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Where can i uy the Chumky Chocolate Chip Flax4Life muffins (Gluten-free?)
Check their website Diane -> https://flax4life.net/ – they have a store locator and also ship direct!