Gluten-Free Apple Muffins

Gluten-Free Apple Muffins

Craving a delightful treat that’s both gluten-free and irresistibly delicious? Meet our Gluten-Free Apple Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet apples and warming spices that will tantalize your taste buds. These muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or even a dessert that everyone can enjoy without compromising dietary needs.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup almond milk or any non-dairy milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking Method

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease them.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure an even distribution.
3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine and Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing. Fold in the chopped apples.
5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value and Pairing Suggestions

These gluten-free apple muffins are not only tasty but also nutritious. Each muffin is packed with fiber from the apples and provides a good source of vitamins such as vitamin C. The use of applesauce helps to keep the muffins moist while also reducing the need for additional fats, making them a healthier choice.

Best Pairings:

• Side Dishes: Pair these muffins with a fresh fruit salad for a refreshing addition to your meal.
• Drinks: Enjoy these muffins with a hot cup of herbal tea, like chamomile or ginger, which complements the apple and cinnamon flavors beautifully. For a more indulgent treat, a glass of spiced apple cider makes an excellent pairing.

Whether you're serving them for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side to your afternoon tea, these Gluten-Free Apple Muffins are sure to become a favorite in your gluten-free baking repertoire.