Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins {Dairy-Free Option}

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins. Soft and moist apple cinnamon muffins with a brown sugar crumb topping. The recipe also includes a dairy-free option.

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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

One of my husband’s favorite flavor combination is apples and cinnamon, so I decided to make him some gluten-free apple cinnamon muffins.

I love baking muffins for my family for breakfast, as a snack or a special treat. They are super easy to whip up and can be made in just 30 minutes.

How To Make Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These gluten-free muffins are a one bowl wonder that is super easy to make,  you don’t even need a mixer. You can quickly whip up these super moist gluten-free apple cinnamon muffins with just a bowl and a spoon.

The first thing you are going to want to do is to pre-heat your oven to 350° F and line or spray your muffin tins.

In a large mixing bowl add the applesauce, melted butter ( or melted coconut oil or Smart Balance butter for dairy-free) and eggs and mix together until fully combined. I always like to combine my wet ingredients first.

Pro Tip

• Here’s a little gluten-free baking tip. I buy applesauce in the snack cups size. They are already portioned out to 1/2 cup and they don’t have to be refrigerated. That way I always have applesauce on hand. I also add 1/2 cup of applesauce to all gluten-free box mixes.

Next stir in the sugar, salt, and pure vanilla extract. Then stir in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and xanthan gum (leave out the xanthan gum if your flour already has it) and mix until the muffin batter is smooth and fully combined. (photo 1)

Scoop the batter into baking cups lined/cooking sprayed muffin tin. I like to use an ice cream scoop. (photo 2)

Now it’s time to make the crumb topping. Add all of the dry ingredients of the crumb topping to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.  Pour in the melted butter (or coconut oil) into the dry ingredients and stir until the topping looks thick and crumbly.

Sprinkle crumb topping on top of the muffins. I usually use about a tablespoon per muffin. (photo 3)

Bake the muffins for 20 minutes at 350 ° F, or until a toothpick into the center comes out clean. Please watch your muffins because all ovens are different. (photo 4)

These gluten-free muffins can be stored in an air-tight container (if you don’t eat them all).

Really, it’s that easy to bake gluten-free apple muffins!

Gluten-Free Flour

These gluten-free crepes were made with a rice flour blend.  I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.

Pro Tip

The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup.  After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.

Dairy-Free Baking

I have also included a dairy-free option to my gluten-free apple cinnamon crumb muffin recipe. My husband, my youngest son, and I are all dairy-free.

I promise these muffins are just as delicious made with the dairy-free butter or coconut oil.

Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with is almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.

So, you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free apple cinnamon muffin.

I love how simple these gluten-free muffins are to make. The muffins are light and moist and full of the apple and cinnamon flavor.

I can’t get enough of the brown sugar crumb topping! It reminds me so much of the bakery-style muffins I use to eat before having to go gluten-free.

Check out some of my other favorite Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes!

• Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Muffins {Dairy-Free and Refined Sugar Free Option}
• Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
• Gluten-Free Biscuits {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}
• Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

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Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins {Dairy-Free Option}

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins. Soft and moist apple cinnamon muffins with a brown sugar crumb topping. The recipe also includes a dairy-free option.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten-free apple cinnamon muffins, gluten-free dairy free apple cinnamon muffins, gluten-free muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 198 kcal

Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

Ingredients

Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups applesauce
• 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter , use Smart Balance butter or use melted coconut oil for dairy-free option
• 2 large eggs , room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour)
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum , leave out if your flour already has it in it
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Crumb Topping

• 1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (dairy-free use coconut oil or Smart Balance Butter)

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Instructions

1.  Pre-heat your oven to Bake at 350° F.

2. Use baking cup liners or cooking spray for the muffin tin.
3. In a large mixing bowl add the applesauce, melted butter ( or melted coconut oil or Smart Balance butter for dairy-free) and eggs and mix together until fully combined.

4. Stir in the granulated sugar, salt, and pure vanilla extract.

5. Stir in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and xanthan gum (leave out the xanthan gum if your flour already has it) and mix until all the ingredients are smooth and fully combined. 

6. Scoop the batter into baking cups lined/cooking sprayed muffin tin. I like to use a greased ice cream scoop.

Crumb Topping

1. Add all of the dry ingredients of the crumb topping to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.  Pour in the melted butter (or coconut oil) into the dry ingredients and stir until the topping looks thick and crumbly.

2. Sprinkle crumb topping on top of the muffins. I usually use about a tablespoon per muffin. 

3. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 ° F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Please watch your muffins because all ovens are different.

4. Allow the muffins to cool. Enjoy!

5. Store in an air-tight container.

Recipe Notes

• I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
• The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup.  After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
• For the dairy-free option, I use Smart Balance butter or melted coconut oil. 
• Store in an air-tight container.
• Mama says, "Check all of your labels."

Nutrition Facts

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins {Dairy-Free Option}

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 49mg 16%

Sodium 171mg 7%

Potassium 32mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 16g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 5.3%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 2.9%

Iron 5.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.