These Gluten-Free Apple Muffins are super yummy! They’re easy to whip up, and oh-so-fluffy and moist. Grab one bowl and gather some simple ingredients, and you’re good to go. Want mini muffins for your social gatherings or kiddos? Go for it—they’re dairy-free and kid-approved!
Best Gluten-Free Apple Muffins
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg or check note 3 for a vegan option
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted refined coconut oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup blanched almond flour or cashew flour
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
- 1 medium apple peeled and diced
- 3 tsp. baking powder
Crumb Topping:
- ⅓ cup oat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats or quick cooking oats
- 2 Tbs. coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
- 2½ Tbs. melted refined coconut oil or virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 12 muffin tins with coconut oil or use liners.
- Mix egg, applesauce, coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add melted coconut oil while stirring.
- Add all dry ingredients (except diced apple and baking powder) and mix well. Gently fold in diced apple and baking powder. Use a large cookie scoop to fill each muffin tin ¾ full.
- Make the crumb topping by combining all streusel ingredients. Sprinkle it on each muffin.
- Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let them cool for at least 20 minutes before enjoying! Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days on the counter, 8 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
**1. Mini Apple Muffins:**
Make mini muffins using a mini muffin pan. Bake for 10-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. **2. Baking Dish Option:**
Bake in an 8×8-inch or 3-quart baking dish for 25-40 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as oven times may vary. **3. Vegan Apple Muffins:**
Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 Tbs. ground flax + 2 Tbs. water, let thicken for 5 minutes). Share your results in the comments! 😊
Make mini muffins using a mini muffin pan. Bake for 10-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. **2. Baking Dish Option:**
Bake in an 8×8-inch or 3-quart baking dish for 25-40 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as oven times may vary. **3. Vegan Apple Muffins:**
Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 Tbs. ground flax + 2 Tbs. water, let thicken for 5 minutes). Share your results in the comments! 😊