Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 Eggs
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1/2 cup Melted Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats (optional for topping)
• 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the diced apples to the dry ingredients and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Step 6: If desired, combine gluten-free rolled oats and chopped walnuts in a small bowl for topping.

7. 7

   Step 7: Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle the oat and walnut mixture (if using) over the top of each muffin.

8. 8

   Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Step 9: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.