I love a good muffin- they’re the perfect little sweet, but sorta-healthy snack or quick one-handed breakfast (we like to serve them with a little something on the side, like eggs or a smoothie- but sometimes, you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do, mama!). I also love finding nutrient dense alternatives to regular old’ white flour, like almond flour and coconut flour– or even meat! (just kidding, but these are really good– for dinner!). My latest obsession? Cassava flour!
It’s naturally gluten-free, grain-free and delicious- it has a similar texture to regular flour, a little more chewy- but firm and it’s also a little more fiber-rich than regular flour (it’s made from the Yuca root) which makes it a great filling option.
I’ve been working on perfecting my basic recipe- so you can experiment and make your own favorite combo! Scroll down for three of my favorites!
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Basic Cassava Flour Muffin Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-35 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minute
- Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cassava flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
3 eggs
1/3 cup plain applesauce
1/2 cup milk or almond milk
1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
2 tbsp melted butter or ghee (avocado oil works here, too)
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with paper (I love using parchment squares) or silicone liners. Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Combine well. Add fillings (if using).
- Pour into lined muffin tin and top with toppings if using.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before enjoying!
Notes
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded apple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 heaping cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract to
1 cup chopped fresh or 3/4 cup crumbled freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (or chips)
Morning glory:
To basic batter, add:
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded apple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/2 tsp cinnamon Top with walnuts and a sprinkle of coconut sugar.
Blueberry:
To basic batter, add:
1 heaping cup fresh or frozen blueberries and 1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract to batter.
Top with fresh blueberries.
Strawberry Chocolate Chunk:
To basic batter, add: 1 cup chopped fresh or 3/4 cup crumbled freeze-dried strawberries1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (or chips)
Top with crumbled freeze-dried strawberries and a few chocolate chunks.
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