APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS

Apple and cinnamon are just a natural pairing. The smell and taste remind me of late fall and the holidays and bring a smile to my face every time.   Ok, so bottom line, when I need comfort food, I bake something with cinnamon.  The downside for me and baked treats with cinnamon is that I will eat them ALL and wash them down with a huuuuge cup of coffee...no joke.  

This recipe is a 21 Day Sugar Detox approved muffin. If you want something sweeter you can add 1/2+ cup coconut sugar to the recipe, but I find the apple is good enough.


For more 21DSD recipes, visit my 21-Day Sugar Detox Recipes page.

 

DRY INGREDIENTS

• 1/2c coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cardamom

WET INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 3 c. green apples (approx. 2 medium) cut into 1/4" chunks 
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil - melted

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease 12 muffin tins


2. In large bowl, combine all dry ingredients, being sure to remove any lumps


3. In a medium bowl, mix together all wet ingredients EXCEPT the apple and coconut oil.


4. Gradually blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; once combined stir in the apple and the melted coconut oil, mix together. 


5. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes allowing the coconut flour to absorb the mositure


6. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin 3/4 of the way 


7. Bake for 20 minutes (use the old toothpick in the center trick too)


8. Allow the muffins to cool completely before removing. (The coconut oil will keep the muffins very moist and may break apart if you remove before letting them cool down, but they're still edible.)