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Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple

Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Muffins: Perfect Cozy Treats

Delight in these mini gluten-free vegan apple muffins, perfect for a cozy treat filled with tender apple pieces and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil Can substitute with a neutral-flavored oil.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk Almond milk or oat milk can be used.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Or mash a banana for a different twist.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1.5 cups gluten-free flour blend Use a blend designed for baking.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust spices to taste, enhance with nutmeg, ginger, cardamom.
  • 1 cup diced apples Use firm and sweet varieties like Gala.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil Helps cinnamon sugar stick.
  • 1/4 cup organic sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it lightly with coconut oil or using mini muffin liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, dairy-free milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, salt, organic cane sugar, and spices.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently. Fold in the diced apples.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake in the oven for 9–11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Mix together melted coconut oil, organic sugar, and ground cinnamon. Coat each muffin top in the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

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

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