Apple Streusel Paleo Muffins

Apple Streusel Paleo Muffins

These paleo muffins are free from grains, gluten and dairy and are high in protein and healthy fats while being low in sugars and carbs. A great snack any time of the day!

Prep time; 15 minutes; cook time: 20 minutes; total time: 35 minutes

Yield: 18 regular muffins

Ingredients

• 1.5 C finely shredded apple with the peel
• 3 organic large eggs
• 4 tbsp apple juice or cider
• 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 C maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract or powder
• 3 C almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tbsp cinnamon – divided
• 1 tbsp grated, pressed or minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 C pecans (optional)
• 1/3 C raisins (optional)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 C dried apples
• 1/4 C raw almonds
• 1/8 C coconut or maple sugar

Instructions

1. 

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a regular muffin tin with baking cups

2. Whisk together the apple, egg, juice, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract/powder
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, baking soda and salt
4. Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined
5. Stir in the raisins and pecans if using
6. For the streusel: In a food processor with the blade attachment add the dried apples, almonds, coconut or maple sugar and 1.5 tsp cinnamon and blend until it resembles rough chopped crumbs
7. Fill prepared muffin cups with the batter ⅔ full
8. Top with the streusal topping
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
10. Cook on a wire rack, store on the counter for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months

Enjoy!