One of the greatest pleasures of life is enjoying the foods you love, including yummy muffins. This recipe for Paleo apple cinnamon muffins keeps you on a healthy track by removing the bad stuff and replacing it with nutrient-rich ingredients.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
1-1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 room temperature egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with baking cups. Mix the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk the applesauce, vinegar, egg, vanilla, and honey.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 20 minutes.
Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Per serving: Calories 233 (From Fat 160); Fat 18g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 37mg; Sodium 181mg; Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 9g.
