APPLE SPICE MUFFINS

 I absolutely love Autumn and all the spices, fresh produce, and scents that go with the season.  In our state of New York, apple is one of our main crops.  I can actually get fresh, raw apples from a local farm at our local grocery store without ever having to schlep out to the farms....but..sometimes we do stop at the farms and get/pick our own.  This year I didn't have time as we were doing other things but I bought 2 different pecks of farm fresh apples and made a Swedish apple pie, a regular all American apple pie, and took an apple every day to work in my lunch.  I also have brought apples on hikes.  Our youngest daughter who still lives with us is allergic to raw apples.  However, she can eat them baked so today I've made Apple Spice Muffins with a couple of tweaks to make them plant-based for her as she is a true vegan.  They're making the house smell so good while they bake.  I'm sharing the recipe here because I know I'm going to get calls about the recipe once I post a picture on Instagram. 

fresh out of the oven!

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS

2 c. whole wheat white flour

1 c. granola without raisins 

( I used Nature's Path Pumpkin Flaxseed Granola Mix)

2/3 c. raw sugar

 (or you can use regular cane sugar)

3 tsps baking powder

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

(original recipe calls for 1/2 tsp)

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

(original recipe calls for 1/4 tsp)

*2 flaxseed "eggs"

(see note at end of recipe)

(original recipe calls for 2 eggs)

2/3 c. orange juice minus the pulp

(original recipe calls for unsweetened apple juice)

1/4 c canola oil

2 small apples, peeled and chopped into small pieces

( I used Cortland apples)

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.  
• Add in the flaxseed eggs, oil, and juice, stirring well.
• Add in the chopped apples. Mix well.
• Fill a greased (I use Pam canola oil spray) muffin tin 3/4s full.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 min. 
• Cool for about 5 min and serve warm.

*NOTE:  to make flaxseed eggs (Which are much healthier for you  than eggs from a chicken!): Use 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of cold water for each "egg".  Stir and let set for 5 min.  Then simply add to the dish.  It will "gel" and have the same consistency as a chicken egg.....and no cholesterol is going into your body!

TIP:  these make a great addition to a breakfast of oatmeal and berries/walnuts.   Simply pop in microwave for about 15 seconds.  They're also great for popping into a lunch bag for a late afternoon snack.  We like them with a steaming mug of coffee or apple cinnamon herbal tea. 

ENJOY!!

ps as with all of the recipes under the "faithfixes" label, you do have permission to copy and print  this recipe.