Description
These Mini Gluten Free Vegan Apple Muffins are the perfect bite-sized snack for kids and adults alike. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and packed with fresh apple chunks, they are moist, fluffy, and completely free from the top 8 allergens (including gluten, dairy, and eggs). Easy to mix in one bowl, they are school-safe and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apples, peeled and finely chopped (approx. 1 large apple)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin generously with oil or cooking spray (or use mini cupcake liners).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine: Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
5. Add Apples: Gently fold in the finely chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
7. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Apple Choice: Sweet, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji work best for baking. Ensure they are chopped very small so they cook through in the short baking time.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These freeze exceptionally well for up to 3 months.
Standard Size: If you want to make standard-sized muffins, increase the baking time to 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0