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A quick, simple apple cinnamon muffins recipe loaded with fresh apples and ground cinnamon. Best of all, they’re gluten-free and ready in about half an hour.
For today’s dish, Kim and I wanted to do something special. We’ve been working with gluten-free cooking recently so that we could develop and share some gluten-free options on our blog.
This recipe for apple cinnamon muffins is a result of those efforts. I wish I could take credit for these apple and cinnamon muffins; however, it’s King Arthur Flour that gets all the credit for this one.
It only took a few simple changes to their recipe (link to follow), to create these moist, delicious apple cinnamon muffins.
Oh, just to be clear, this is not an ad, paid endorsement, or sponsored post, we just love their products!
Instructions:
First, preheat oven to 375° F. and line a cupcake pan with liners.
Next, gather all your ingredients together and wash, skin, and dice your apples.
Now, in a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the diced apples.
Then, mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Once everything is mixed, fold in the apples, saving about a 1/4-cup of diced apples to sprinkle over the top of the muffins just before they cook.
Afterward, using 1/3-cup measuring cup, fill the muffin liners with the batter and sprinkle the muffins with the remaining apples.
Last, bake for 20-25 minutes, remove when done and serve immediately or store them for later.
I used a modified version of King Arthur’s Gluten-Free Whole Grain Banana Muffins for this recipe.
Tips for Your Apple Cinnamon Muffins:
- When it comes to gluten-free recipes, I’ve learned, more fat you add, the better the final product.
- Make sure to remove the core of the apple after the wash and skin them.
- My experience is that gluten-free baked goods stick to pans, so please use the liners with this recipe.
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins
A quick, simple apple cinnamon muffins recipe loaded with fresh apples and ground cinnamon. Best of all, they're gluten-free and ready in about half an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 3/4 Cup Cane Sugar
- 1 3/4 Cups King Arthur Measure for Measure, (We order this from Thrive Market.)
- 1/2 Cup Butter, (melted)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Medium Apples, (washed, skinned, diced)
- 1 Cup Milk, (whole)
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the diced apples.
- Then, mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Now, fold in the apples, saving about a 1/4-cup of diced apples to sprinkle over the top of the muffins just before they cook.
- Afterward, using 1/3-cup measuring cup, fill the liners with the batter and sprinkle the muffins with the remaining apples.
- Last, bake for 20-25 minutes, remove when done and serve immediately or store them for later.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one muffin. Actual calories may vary. Apple cinnamon muffins can be stored in a sealed container, on your counter, for up to 3-days.
The gluten-free flour we use is a blend, not gluten-free all-purpose flour.
We prefer to order many of the ingredients (gluten-free flour, spices, cane sugar, etc.) for this recipe from Thrive Market.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 MuffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 216Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 208mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g
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Jill says
Excellent gluten free recipe. I used raw sugar & apple pie spice in place of cinnamon & nutmeg & sprinkled cinnamon & sugar on top. Delicious!
John says
Thank you Jill! Kim and I are glad you liked the recipe. Thank you again for coming back to comment on the recipe. Have a lovely day 🙂
Cathy says
Hi ,
I made these today – I’d post a photo but I don’t think I can ? Only change I made was adding cinnamon sugar to unbaked muffin tops & then drizzled cooled muffins with a cinnamon sugar glaze .
John says
Thank you, Cathy! That’s sounds like a great modification. Kim and I are thrilled you enjoyed the muffins. Thank you again for coming back to comment on and rate the recipe card. Have a lovely day 🙂
Up Run for Life Healthy Lifestyle Blog says
Yum! I bet these muffins taste similar to an apple pie. I haven’t made breakfast muffins in a very long time.
John says
Thank you for commenting and have a wonderful day 🙂
Jenn says
This looks like a delicious recipe. I have rebooking for a new gluten free muffin to add to the ones I have been making. I love the Apple and cinnamon combo
John says
Thank you, Jenn! I’m glad you like the recipe and wish you a wonderful day 🙂
Cherri Megasko says
Those look great. I like the big chunks of apples still in tact – they add texture, too, I’m sure, in addition to a taste explosion.
John says
Thank you, Cherri! We glad you liked the presentation. Have a wonderful day 🙂
Tim B says
Appreciate your in-depth easy to follow instructions for this recipe. Great pictures too! This recipe sure looks good!
John says
Thank you for commenting Tim and have a great Thursday 🙂
Stephanie Pass says
I love apple recipes. These muffins look so yummy. I cannot wait to try out this recipe for myself.
John says
Thank you, Stephanie! Us too, Kim and I hope you enjoy the muffins. 🙂
Joely Smith says
Yummy!! Cinnamon Apple Muffins are a favorite of mine. I love how you reserved some apple for the tops of the muffins!
John says
Thank you, Joely! It always makes the muffins look better when you save some of the fruit for the top. Have a great Thursday 🙂