Soft , slightly sweet, gluten-free, vegan apple gingerbread muffins. Warm from the oven as a breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert, these muffins will shock you not only by their deliciousness, but by theirΒ uniqueΒ ingredientsΒ as well.
As I said yesterday, I am still truckin' forward with everything Christmas. I was late to the game with being able to enjoy all things gingerbread and baking so I'm just getting around to it now (and living it up for sure!). I'll be posting gingerbread stuff through the year. Why? Because I bet you'll appreciate the festive flavor when you least expect it. It's simply a cheery and joyful word, gingerbread. Just the sound of it puts a smile on my face.
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I wasn't going to post these today though. I had another killer recipe to share, but this post is part of a 3-part series and since gingerbread was involved, I decided to share it first to play along at least a little with the season! What is this "series" about you ask? How about flours that are grain-free? No, not nut flours or coconut flour or bean flours. I'm taking veggie and fruit flours! I am very honored to introduce you to Anti-Grain flours!
I recived samles of Anti-Grain's apple, squash, and sweet potato flour back in September, but wasn't able to properly try them out until I was home with a good kitchen! I was so excited to finally do some testing and I am very please with the yummy results! I have a recipe for each of the flours, starting with these muffins!
Anti-Grain started as a Kickstarter campaign and that's how I found them. I then contacted Jerry (he and his wife founded the project) and asked about them. They happily sent me samples which was the nicest thing! I love Kickstarter campaigns and always find the coolest new foodie things like my beloved banana flour and coffee bars!
As I've been conversing with Jerry the last few months, he happily agreed to do a little Q and A for this post! I'm sure you're curious about his project, I know I was! So now I would like to introduce you to Jerry...
Apple Gingerbread Muffins
Soft , slightly sweet, gluten-free, vegan apple gingerbread muffins. Warm from the oven as a breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert, these muffins will shock you not only by their deliciousness, but by their unique ingredients as well.
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dessert, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ΒΎ Cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
- ΒΌ Cup Buckwheat Flour
- ΒΌ Cup Apple Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- Β½ Tsp Ginger
- Β½ Tsp Cinnamon
- ΒΌ Tsp Cloves
- Β½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- Β½ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1 TB Blackstrap Molasses
- Β½ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Sprinkle of Gluten-Free Rolled Oats (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ΒΊF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk together. Then add the wet ingredients and whisk again until you get a thick and sticky batter.
- Line a medium muffin tin with 8 liners. Scoop about 2 Β½ tablespoons of batter into each liner. Top each with a sprinkle of rolled oats if you wish.
- Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
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Erica
What a great alternative for people who need to avoid certain foods!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No, these are for everyone!
chellie
these look delicious! I never knew about fruit and vegetable flour--very enlightening!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! They're fun to experiment with!
Christine | Vermilion Roots
Apple flour!!! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's right!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Never heard of apple flour before, but now I want it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so awesome!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
Sorry if I missed this, but I'm not seeing it anywhere in the post - what is the apple flour like Rebecca? It is dense, light, sweet? Just curious on how else it could be incorporated in recipes. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Apple flour is slightly sweet and super light! It has to be combined with other flours to work though, and in small amounts. That's why it is the perfect addition to baking breads, muffins, pancakes, etc.!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
Thanks Rebecca, so it sounds like you are using the flour a bit as a sweetener, too. Cool!
Erin @ Table for 7
What a great muffin! They look delicious!! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays..hope to see you again this week π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Erin!
Raia
Hey Rebecca, just stopping by again to let you know I'm featuring these muffins on Savoring Saturdays this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, okay, thank you!
Kristen @ Practical Mommy
Wow, apple flour is completely new to me! I'll have to try it with this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Kristen. Hope you get it once it's avalible!
karissa
These sound great. Thank you for linking up on Motivational Monday, hope you will join us again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Raia
These sound amazing! I love gingerbread anything and I'm definitely intrigued by the apple flour... Thanks for sharing these at Savoring Saturdays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Me too!
Stephanie
These look delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Emily @amummytoo
They look really good and apple flour isn't something I've ever cooked with so I shall have to seek some out. #recipeoftheweek
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! If you ever get a chance to try it, don't pass it up!
Nina
This looks like a great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Kelly- Simple Life Mom
Fabulous! I've passed this on to my Gluten Free relatives, pinned and tweeted. π
We hope to see you again tomorrow in the Wednesday Homestead Blog Hop!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you π
Honest mum
These look wonderful. I've been meaning to buy some buckwheat flour, only recently discovered it doesn't have wheat in it and is a derivative of rhubarb. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, it can be deceiving!
Caroline @ carolinescooking.com
I love the sound of apple flour, right up my street, and there are some other great sounding ingredients in there. What a good idea to use kickstarter to find some interesting new ideas as well! Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Caroline! Finding cool ingredients like these always spark my creativity to get cooking ASAP!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy)
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! π I can't wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Cindy.
Sharon Rowe
Thanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home, these look delicious! Thanks again for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Apple flour?! That does sound #strangebutgood!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you know it!
Em @ Love A Latte
Just found your site through Char's. These look absolutely amazing. Adding them to my "must make" list! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much my dear friend π
Angela Coles
I adore gingerbread, and as we are gluten free in our house I'll be giving this recipe a go soon.
Many blessings to you and yours from Angela, visiting via Inspire Me on Monday.
http://colestoucan.blogspot.co.uk/
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Angela!
Purelytwins
We have never heard of apple flour! These look great.
We used chestnut flour for the first time today π Love playing around with new ingredients.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, me too! I still don't think I've ever used nut flours...almond, cashew,...chestnut. I need to get on that!
Hayley @ Snap Happy Bakes
These sound delightful! Bet they are yummy warmed for breakfast! #recipeoftheweek
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes they are!!!
Katherines Corner
oh my goodness YUM!!!!!! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Katherine!!!
Danielle
These sound amazing! I've never heard of apple flour but I'd love to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Danielle! It's great!
Gentle Joy
These look healthy and delicious. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They so are!
miranda @lemonsandlaughs
These sound amazing! I have never heard of apple flour! I will be keeping my eyes out for it now when shopping.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's not in stores! But hopefully soon Anti-Grain will be more accessible and grow as a business!
Susan@LunaCafe
Wow, fruit flours? How interesting. Can't wait to try them. You had me GINGERBREAD though. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's why it's just ultimate awesome! Haha, thank you Susan π
Nicole Neverman
These muffins sound so delicious. Love the combination of apple and gingerbread. π Have a great day!
Nicole
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Heidy@The McCallumsShamrockPatch
Thank you so much for joining us tonight! I absolutely adore your blog and craft recipes and tips, thanks for sharing them with us!!
Besos
&
Happy New Year
Heidy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Heidy! HNY!!!
Jo-Lynne Shane
Those look SO good! I've never heard of apple flour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Isn't it cool? Thanks Jo-Lynne π
Leesha @ Living Contently
This recipe sounds great! I love the sounds of the company, too. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Leesha!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
This sounds like a great company! Apple flour...yum! I love gingerbread too...I've never tried to make it before! The recipe looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The creativity and know-how of fellow food lover always amazes me!
You can make EVERYTHING gingerbread! Just find your favorite ratio of the spices and throw it in anything you bake!
Farrah
Apple flour sounds all sorts of awesome! (Squash and sweet potato too, but I have a special place in my heart for apples! <3) What a great find! :] The muffins look delicious! (Is it weird that I haven't had a single piece of gingerbread this year? :O!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow! Everyone made me feel like a loner being the only none gingerbreader (until now)! I guess everyone was hiding that fact though! I'm glad I wasnt alone! π
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Never have I seen apple flour before! thanks for drawing my attention to the product - it is definitely something I need to get my hands on!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We ALL need to get our hands on these π
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts
These muffins look divine! Love the flavor combo and apple flour is new to me as well. Intrigued!
Shirley
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Shirley π
Emily @ Zen & Spice
Wow, apple flour!! I have never heard of that before. Sounds delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Emily!
Lean Lena
Apple flour? Oh my god! Would love to try cooking with it. Very interesting post and beautiful muffins, Rebecca!
Thanks for sharing with Tasty Tuesday this week π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Lena! I'm always so excited when I find such cool ingredients!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Yum, these really do look like the perfect breakfast, snack or desert! I bet my 18 month old would love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
EVERYONE will love them π
Emma @ em-poweredwellness
Woah apple flour? Sounds amazing, but I don't usually splurge on alternative flours. These muffins are so picturesque!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well they're not priced yet since they're still a kickstarter, but to each his own! Thanks!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit
Whoa those flours sound amazing!! Thanks so much for introducing me to this awesome company I will definitely have to look into them!!
And it's gingerbread so you know I'm a fan...can't wait to see parts 2 and 3 π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I KNOW you will love them π
O yes, Gingerbread <3
Lora @ Crazy Running Girl
YUM -- these sound and look delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Lora!
Lynda Hardy
This is pretty amazing! I try to be grain-free, but nut flours sometimes are just too heavy for my taste - I love the idea of fruit and veggie flours! I'd love it if you'd share this at Reviews, Chews & How-Tos this week for our first Awesome Life Friday Link Up http://rchreviews.blogspot.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Lynda! It's always fun to play around with new flours and see what works!
Julia @ Swirls and Spice
Leisurely baking over the holidays is definitely the way to go. It's still the twelve days of Christmas, after all, until Epiphany, January 6th! I'd love to try apple flour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, fun baking all the way!
Athletic Avocado
i would love to try apple flour! that sounds awesome! These muffins look amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
These sound incredible! And I love supporting start ups--a recent Kickstarter that I came into contact with is Foodseum--a museum dedicated to history and culture of food! They are trying to get started here in Chicago, and I interviewed the found for my work blog--I loved the idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is so awesome! I would TOTALLY check out a Foodseum π I think DC needs to add that one to their plethora of museums!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats
I haven't heard of it either! One of the many reasons I love blogging is finding about all the awesome healthy products out there.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! If you want to find the latest and greatest, just check out some blogs!
Linda @ Veganosity
THANK YOU REBECCA!!!! This is awesome! I didn't know about this product until you introduced it and I can't wait to try it. Your muffins look incredible.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, YOU'RE WELCOME! This is one of the reasons Iove blogging! So I can share these awesome things with you all! XOXO
Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Apple flour...that's a new one for me. I love the effect molasses has on the color of baked goods. Beautiful. Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's also the buckwheat that gives it the deep color too! Thank you Katie!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean
yum! i made pumpkin gingerbread muffins over the weekend. love this combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All things gingerbread right! Apple, pumpkin, CHOCOLATE! You can never go wrong! It's just one of those flavors that works with so many things!
Linz @ Itz Linz
apple flour?! i've never ever heard of that before - sounds awesome and your muffins look delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It was a dream come true when I found them! When I found WEDO banana flour, I was thinking how great it would be if a company made apple flour....and bam! It happened!
Emily
Yum! Can't wait to try these. Thanks for sharing! Pinning this to my boards!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Emily!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
Apple flour sounds amazing! i had no idea that existed. I might make pancakes π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You just wait for my sweet potato flour recipe then π
Cassie
I feel like this is totally something I would support on Kickstarter... I can't wait to buy their grains! Keep the gingerbread coming, I still have had NOTHING gingerbread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Kickstarter is just the coolest for finding these unique foodie things!
Haha, okay good! I'm glad I wasn't the only one late to the party π
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
I have never heard of this flour. Thank you so much for introducing us to them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I just love finding stuff like this!
Annmarie
Oh my. These look outta control amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! They are, trust me π Thanks girl!
Jen
I LOVE all things gingerbread so these muffins look spectacular. I could imagine having these for breakfast on Christmas morning! I'm super interested in this product and I am really looking forward to seeing what you do with the sweet potato flour, because I think that would be my favorite.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I totally ate these for dessert on Christmas Eve and then breakfast! They're perfect for every situation π
The sweet potato flour recipe I have......is simply amazing! I had such a hard time picking which of the 3 I wanted to post about first!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Antigrain sounds awesome and so interesting, I'd love to try it π The muffins look like a great little healthy breakfast treat or snack for my kids!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You would LOVE these flours! And yea, muffins are the perfect little bite! Love them!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom
Gingerbread-flavored anything is an automatic winner in my book, and I love the addition of apple. Such a great combination! Pinned!
Have a very Happy New Year, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Blair! I can't get enough gingerbread right now!