Description
Whole30 cinnamon apple muffins bring wholesome, grain-free goodness to breakfast tables. Packed with clean ingredients and natural sweetness, these muffins offer you a nutritious morning treat that satisfies without compromise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and arranging parchment liners in a muffin tin for easy removal.
- Thoroughly blend almond flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a mixing bowl to create a uniform dry base.
- Crack eggs into a separate container and whisk until smooth, then carefully fold in freshly diced apples to distribute evenly.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture, gently stirring with a spatula until just combined – avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Allow muffins to cool completely for 10-15 minutes, which helps them set and makes them easier to handle and slice.
Notes
- Select firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tartness in the muffins.
- Allow eggs and other ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure even blending and consistent muffin structure.
- Use a light hand when mixing to prevent dense, tough muffins; stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Replace almond flour with coconut flour for a nut-free version, adjusting liquid content since coconut flour absorbs more moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg