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Erin Antoniak

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

5 from 4 votes
This is a recipe for Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins which make the perfect, simple breakfast for fall. They are made with wholesome ingredients like maple syrup, whole wheat flour, and coconut oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 227
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl
  3. Whisk eggs together in small bowl
  4. Add sweetener of choice, vanilla and coconut oil to whisked eggs
  5. Combine wet ingredients into dry and stir to combine but
  6. Gently fold in applesauce, DO NOT OVERMIX. Overmixing will cause your muffins to grow a puffy dome.
  7. Fill prepared muffin tray (cups or sprayed with non-stick spray)
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and toothpick comes out clean

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

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