Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Servings: 9 -10 Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 2 egg
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup apple sauce see below
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded apple
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Apple Puree
- 1 cup of chopped apples approx 2 small apples
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Start by making the apple puree. In a pot on medium low heat simmer the apples in water for approx 10-15 minutes or until all of the water has evaporated and the apples are soft. Once cooked using a potato masher or fork, roughly smash the apples until they form a chunky puree.
- Peel and core approximately 2 small apples. Using a cheese grater, grate the apples to equal 1 cup.
- In a mixing bowl combine the almond flour, eggs, coconut oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, apple puree, honey and salt. Once completely combined add in the shredded apple as well as 3 tablespoons of the chopped pecans. Stir.
- Line a large muffin tray with paper cups and fill each with batter. This should make approximately 9-10 muffins.Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the remaining chopped pecans.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean