Gluten Free Apple Muffins

By: Sarena Shasteen | November 15 2018
Muffins are really the perfect quick bread, wouldn't you agree? Apple muffins in fall, well that's just perfection. With a few simple ingredients and a short trip in the oven . . . before you know it, the house smells amazing with freshly baked goodness and you're enjoying a delicious treat without any fuss. It's become a weekend tradition for me. I am the worst at sleeping in. So I typically rise early, put the coffee on to brew and start heating the oven for a little baking session. My boys are definitely not opposed to this new tradition. I love seeing their little sleepy faces stumble downstairs and look over at the cooling rack to see what goodies they have waiting for them. These muffins could not be easier to make. Another bonus, they work beautifully with egg replacer. So, if you happen to be out of eggs, which is typically what happens to me on Saturday morning since that's shopping day, you are all set if you have a handy stash of egg replacer. Grab your cup of coffee, sit down in a cozy chair and enjoy these slightly sweet, soft, delicious Gluten Free Apple Muffins this weekend.

Gluten Free Apple Muffins

Makes 10-12 muffins Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk to combine. Next add the egg (or prepared egg replacer), vinegar and milk to the dry ingredients. Then add the shredded apple to the batter and mix to combine. Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle each muffin with coarse sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. You can remove the muffins from the pan after they have cooled for about 10 minutes.

25 Comments

  1. Christine Pope
    Christine Pope
    where's the oil/ butter in this muffin recipe?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Christine - there is no oil or butter in this recipe. Enjoy!
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  2. Lynn Tapper
    I cannot eat oats of any kind, gluten free or not. Is there a good substitute?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Lynn, we don't carry any other similar (gluten free) rolled grains, but you could look for things like rolled quinoa as a substitute.
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  3. suzanne mangini
    I have your rolled oats, not quick. Will they work?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Yes - Rolled Oats will also work in this recipe. Happy baking!
      Reply
  4. Teresa Batman
    I made these muffins, they look real nice raised well. I found the taste of vinegar is too strong, wondered if the 2Tbsp is a misprint? Would like to know, thank you!
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Teresa - the amount of Apple Cider Vinegar is correct. If you find it too strong, you could likely decrease to 1 Tbsp though they may not raise as well. The reaction between the Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder and Baking Soda is what helps make these muffins so tall.
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  5. SHobbs
    Can you give calorie and nutritional info?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi! You can enter the ingredients into an online recipe calculator or our Customer Service team can help with that. Reach them at [email protected]
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  6. Rebecca Fortin
    These great, I can’t wait to try them! Thank You!!!!
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  7. Elaine
    Can you substitute water or orange juice instead of the milk or non dairy milk?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Elaine, we haven't tried using either in this recipe. Water would likely work, but will affect the flavor. The flavor of orange juice might be in competition with the apple flavor. Perhaps instead try apple juice to keep the flavors complementary.
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  8. Lynn
    Good evening I I got high allergy to flour any suggestions u have thanks
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Lynn - our recommendations will be based on what specific flours/grains you are allergic to. Please email us at [email protected] - we're happy to help!
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  9. Janis Wallis
    Do you have to have the apple cider vinegar the gluten-free apple muffins? Can you just use apple juice?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Janis - yes, you need the acidity in the apple cider vinegar to react with the baking soda. This reaction causes the muffins to rise and get that tall, fluffy texture.
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  10. Lynn Loucks
    My mom is a celiac, and these muffins are wonderful! I have altered it with carrots and raisins, banana and nuts and they are always delicious. I recently made lemon and blueberry, and used the zest and juice of a lemon instead of the vinegar, and they turned out great! Yum.
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  11. Janice Woods
    No temperature given.
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Janice, these muffins bake at 350F.
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  12. Marilyn Cummins
    Why can't I ask for the recipe for bran flax muffins? They have lots of apple and carrot too.
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Here's the link to our Bran Flax Muffin Recipe. Enjoy!
      Reply
  13. Cristine
    These are amazing! I only did 1/2cup sugar and they are delicious! Also used Rolled Oats, along with pumpkin pie spice, and about 1/2 cup walnuts....Thanks for this recipe; will be making again!
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  14. Sharon Urban
    Do you sell a gluten free cookbook on line
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    1. Elisabeth Allie
      We no longer sell directly to customers, unfortunately.
      Reply

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