Almond Flour Apple Muffins Recipe
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4.9
Almond Flour Apple Muffins Recipe
Description
This Almond Flour Apple Muffins Recipe uses almond flour as the primary dry ingredient along with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla make a smooth wet mixture, which is then combined with the flour and fresh, thinly sliced apples. The batter is divided into a muffin tin and optionally topped with more apples and walnuts before baking at 325°F until golden and cooked through.
The muffins have a moist texture from the apples and coconut oil, with gentle sweetness from maple syrup and warm notes of cinnamon. The walnuts add crunch on top, and baking at a moderate temperature ensures even cooking without burning.
Serve these muffins at breakfast or as a snack, pairing well with tea or coffee. They offer a grain-free alternative to traditional muffins and can be customized by choosing apple varieties that balance sweet and tart flavors. Slicing the apples thinly helps them cook evenly within the muffin.
Using room temperature wet ingredients aids in mixing a smooth batter. Parchment liners prevent sticking without additional grease, but if using standard paper liners, greasing is recommended. Adjust the maple syrup quantity if using sweeter apples to avoid over-sweetness.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour (8.4 oz.)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 egg large, at room temperature
- ½ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled (avocado and grapeseed oil would also work)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add Ins and Toppings:
- 1 apple Medium sized & Thinly sliced + more as garnish
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment liners.
- Mix almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl until no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract on a bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples.
- Divide the batter evenly in the muffin tin.
- If preferred, top each muffin with 3 slices of apples (like I did in the pictures) and sprinkle them with walnuts.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the top of the muffins turn golden brown.
- Let it cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose your favorite apples such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or a mix for varied sweetness and tartness.
- Thinly slice apples using a mandoline or a sharp knife to ensure even baking.
- Use parchment paper muffin liners to avoid sticking; otherwise, grease standard liners well.
- Bring wet ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.
- Adjust maple syrup amount if using sweeter apple varieties to prevent overly sweet muffins.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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