Mini Gluten Free Apple Muffins (Printable Version)
Tender gluten free mini muffins infused with apples and warm spices, perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Wet Ingredients
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60 ml melted coconut oil
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120 ml unsweetened dairy-free milk
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78 g unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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210 g gluten-free flour blend
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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63 g organic cane sugar or granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
→ Add-ins
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85 g diced apples
→ Topping
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2½ tablespoons melted coconut oil
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50 g organic cane sugar or fine granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set oven temperature to 177°C (350°F).
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Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan if necessary.
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In a small bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, dairy-free milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract; set aside.
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In a large bowl, sift together gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until uniform batter forms.
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Gently fold the diced apples into the batter to distribute evenly.
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Divide the batter evenly among the 24 mini muffin cups.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the largest muffin comes out clean.
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While baking, place melted coconut oil in a small bowl and combine sugar with cinnamon in another bowl.
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Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
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Remove muffins from the pan and place them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dip each muffin top first into the melted coconut oil, shaking off excess, then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture ensuring full coverage, and return to the rack.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend to ensure optimal texture. Adjust sugar quantity according to sweetness preference. The cinnamon sugar dipping step enhances flavor but can be omitted.