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Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins

Delicious Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins for Fall Snacking

These Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins are packed with fall flavors, making them perfect for snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil or neutral-flavored oil
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Dairy-Free Milk any plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce replaces eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure for best results
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend recommended blend for baking
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to balance sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar or Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon adjust for stronger flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom or more cinnamon
  • 1 cup Diced Apples firm varieties like Gala
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 2 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil or melted dairy-free butter
  • 1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar or Granulated Sugar for topping
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Mix melted coconut oil, dairy-free milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  5. Fold in diced apples.
  6. Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing.
  8. Prepare cinnamon sugar coating, dip muffin tops in melted coconut oil, and coat with sugar mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use a gluten-free flour blend specifically for baking and avoid overmixing the batter.

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