Healthy Apple Crumb Muffins
These healthy Apple Crumb Muffins are gluten free and naturally sweetened for the perfect fall baking recipe.
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 233kcal
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup/honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 2/3 cup quinoa flour
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 apple , grated and juices removed (about ½ cup)
For the topping:
- ¾ cup oats
- ¼ cup quinoa flour
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup/honey
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg, banana, milk, sweetener, and vinegar.
- Add the dry ingredients directly into the bowl with the wet and stir to thoroughly combine. Fold in the apple.
- Quickly make the topping my mixing it all together in a bowl.
- Fill each cup 3/4 of the way full and top with about 1 tablespoon or so of crumble topping.
- Bake on the center rack for 22 - 24 minutes until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 2 - 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Resist the urge to not break into them; cooling them will allow everything to set properly.
- If desired, reheat in the toaster oven or in the microwave.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Room temperature: muffins can be stored in a sealed container at room temp for 2 days. Enjoy at room temp or heat in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Refrigerator: muffins can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Heat in the microwave for 10 seconds before eating.
- Freezer: wrap the muffins in foil, then store in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg