Gluten Free Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot (or other starch)
• 1/2 cup almonds or pecans, ground
• 1/2 cup flax seed, ground
• 1/2 cup gluten-free oats, ground
• 1 teaspoon guar gum
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder or 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 3 cups apples, shredded and squeezed
• 1 ounce chia seeds, ground (two tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl mix ground chia with 1/2 cup water till they gel then set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients well and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, soften coconut oil in microwave for a minute on high then beat in sugars, eggs, almond milk, chia gel and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients and let sit for 30 minutes to allow the gum to activate.

4. 4

   Fold in grated apple and distribute in muffin tins.

5. 5

   Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.