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These Grain-Free Poppy Seed Apple Muffins are a wholesome treat, featuring fresh apples and a light crunch from the poppy seeds. Each gluten-free muffin is moist with a subtle hint of cardamom and vanilla, enhanced by the natural sweetness of the apples and pure maple syrup, complemented by a refreshing touch of lemon.
The Perfect Grain-Free Muffin Texture
I believe that having a variety of delicious, wholesome muffin recipes is essential. Whether you’re seeking gluten-free, keto, or paleo options, the key to a great muffin lies in its texture. You don’t want them to be heavy and dense or dry and crumbly. These poppy seed apple muffins achieve the perfect muffin texture and are incredibly tasty!
Poppy Seed Apple Muffin: Grain-Free Goodness
In developing this recipe, I aimed for a muffin that is grain-free and packed with nutrition. This gluten-free muffin uses only almond flour and tapioca flour, making this recipe grain-free. The poppy seeds add significant nutritional value, offering a rich source of essential minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc, along with plenty of fiber and protein.
Nutritional Benefits
The inclusion of apples and fresh lemon juice not only boosts the flavor but also adds antioxidants and vitamin C, making this muffin a healthier choice. With just eleven gluten-free pantry ingredients plus sea salt, this recipe is a breeze to whip up.
How to Use Poppy Seeds in Baking?
To get the most out of poppy seeds, soak them in hot water or milk for 30 minutes before incorporating them into your recipes. Soaking softens their tough outer coating, allowing baking temperatures to release their unique flavor more effectively. This process also improves their digestibility and texture.
Key Tips for Success
Soak Poppy Seeds: Soak the poppy seeds in hot water or milk for 30 minutes to enhance their flavor and texture.
Use Fresh Apples: Fresh apples provide better moisture and flavor than canned or pre-sliced varieties.
Measure Ingredients Accurately: Accurate measurement of almond flour and tapioca is crucial for achieving the right texture. Please use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
Check Doneness: Use a toothpick to check for doneness; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
Cool Completely: Allow the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure they firm up.
I’m thrilled with how these muffins turned out. They’re so good, you won’t even realize they’re gluten-free and nutritionally packed. The texture is spot-on—moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of crunch from the poppy seeds.
The balance of sweetness from the apples and maple syrup, combined with the subtle hints of cardamom and vanilla, makes these muffins a delicious treat that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Whether you’re enjoying them as a quick breakfast or a mid-day snack, this Grain-Free Poppy Seed Apple Muffin recipe will not disappoint. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 375 F and line a muffin pan with parchment paper liners
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In a large bowl combine dry ingredients (first 5 ingredients)
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In a separate bowl whisk together, melted butter, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla. Stir in drained poppy seeds, apples and lemon juice
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Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and using a spatula mix to combine
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Pour batter into prepared muffin pan and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the muffin passes the toothpick test. Remove from the oven and cool fully in the muffin pan
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