There is nothing better than the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven, and these delightfully flavorful muffins will prove that. Eat these warm from the pan with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter for a real treat. You can use any type of apple you like here; for sweeter muffins, use a Red Delicious or other sweet variety.
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and almond milk, and beat to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Add the liquid mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
4. Line a muffin tin with liners, and fill each cup 2/3 full of batter. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
6. Makes 1 dozen muffins.
