I love having a batch of fresh baked muffins in the house for the kids to eat for breakfast with a side of scrambled eggs or to grab as quick afternoon snack. These Einkorn Applesauce Muffins are not only delicious but also nutrient dense because of the Einkorn flour. I’ve also used coconut sugar in the recipe instead of cane sugar to make them even more healthy. The only problem with these muffins is is that they go really fast around here so it’s always a good idea to double the recipe!
Benefits of Einkorn Flour
I’ve used Einkorn flour in this recipe because it is a much healthier alternative to most flours. Some experts even consider it to be a superfood! And the whole family agree that it tastes much better in recipes than whole wheat or all-purpose. Below are a few quick reasons besides taste why I love Einkorn flour and try to bake with it as much as possible.
- lower in gluten
- easier to digest because it contains 14 chromosomes vs 42 found in modern wheat
- higher in protein and fiber
- abundant in vitamins and minerals like B6 and zinc
- contains carotenoid which acts as an antioxidant in the body
- lower in starch and carbohydrates
Einkorn Applesauce Muffins Recipe:
Einkorn Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Einkorn flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 8 Tblsp melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl and beat with a mixer.
- Add dry and wet ingredients together, mixing well.
- Pour into greased muffin pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Vegan Substitutions
- Swap out pumpkin puree for applesauce to change this recipe up. I love to do this for fall!
- If you have too many ripe bananas then use them in place of the applesauce.
- To make these muffins dairy free use a plant based milk like oat milk and trade coconut oil for butter. They are still super yummy and moist!
- For a totally vegan option use the dairy free substitutions listed above and swap out the egg for either an extra 1/4 cup applesauce or use flaxseed instead. Making a flaxseed substitute is easy! Just whisk 1 Tblsp flaxseed meal with 3 Tblsp of water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until it turns into a think gel. Flaxseed has many health benefits too like being a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and protein.
For more Einkorn flour recipes grab one of my favorite cookbooks. The biscuit recipe is a staple in our house! and For good deals on einkorn flour check Azure Standard.
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