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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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.
Course Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 -12 muffins
Calories 227kcal
Author Erin Antoniak

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg