GLUTEN FREE APPLE MUFFINS

Gluten Free Apple Muffins image

Provided by Chef 616082

Time 35m

Yield 12 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup arrowroot (or other starch)
1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pecans, ground
1/2 cup flax seed, ground
1/2 cup gluten-free oats, ground
1 teaspoon guar gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder or 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup coconut oil or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
3 cups apples, shredded and squeezed
1 ounce chia seeds, ground (two tablespoons)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

In a small bowl mix ground chia with 1/2 cup water till they gel then set aside.
In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients well and set aside.
In a large bowl, soften coconut oil in microwave for a minute on high then beat in sugars, eggs, almond milk, chia gel and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the gum to activate.
Fold in grated apple and distribute in muffin tins.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 189.4, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5