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Almond Flour Apple Muffins Recipe
Almond Flour Apple Muffins combine almond flour, maple syrup, and thinly sliced apples for moist muffins with a tender crumb. These muffins incorporate warming cinnamon and walnuts for texture and flavor, suitable for breakfast or a snack. The natural sweetness of apples pairs with the nutty almond flour base, offering a balanced taste without refined flour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.