1. Can I use a single flour like almond or oat?

No, this recipe is specifically formulated for a blend. Recipes for gluten-free apple muffins oats or gluten-free apple muffins almond flour require different liquid ratios. Stick to a 1:1 all-purpose baking blend for this specific recipe to ensure they rise properly.

2. What are the best apples to use?

We find that creating gluten free apple muffins with fresh apples works best when using firm, sweet varieties. Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji are excellent choices because they don't turn into mush when baked.

3. Can I make these standard size?

Yes, you can! These are the best gluten free apple muffins regardless of size, but if you use a standard muffin tin, you will need to increase the baking time to approximately 18-22 minutes. Keep an eye on them and use the toothpick test.

The Best Gluten Free Mini Apple Muffins (Easy & Dairy-Free!)

Name: Gluten Free Mini Apple Muffins (Easy & Dairy-Free!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil; ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened dairy-free milk; ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (78g) unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups (210g) gluten free flour blend (must contain xanthan gum); 2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (63g) organic cane sugar or granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¾ cup (85g) finely diced apples (like Gala); 2 ½ tablespoons melted coconut oil; ¼ cup (50g) organic cane sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Description

These Gluten Free Mini Apple Muffins are bite-sized, dairy-free, and coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar topping! Made with applesauce and fresh apples, they are moist, fluffy, and taste just like apple cider donuts. Ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil

½ cup (120ml) unsweetened dairy-free milk

¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (78g) unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups (210g) gluten free flour blend (must contain xanthan gum)

2 teaspoons baking powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (63g) organic cane sugar or granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

¾ cup (85g) finely diced apples (like Gala)

For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

2 ½ tablespoons melted coconut oil

¼ cup (50g) organic cane sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, dairy-free milk, applesauce, and vanilla.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.

5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

6. Let muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Once cooled, dip the top of each muffin into the melted coconut oil (for coating), then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture.

8. Serve immediately or store in the fridge.

Notes

Flour Note: Use a high-quality gluten-free blend like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour (red bag). Single flours like coconut or almond will not work.

Apple Prep: Dice the apples very small (pea-sized) so the mini muffins hold together properly.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The sugar coating may melt slightly over time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 81
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 17mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg