Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Bistro Flour Blend

My oldest sister, Lisa, recently broke her leg skiing at Eldora.  So, my other sister, Phanie, and I have been taking turns taking care of Lisa and her 2 children, while she heals.

Phanie's husband has been making waffles for the kids on the week days to motivate them out of bed.  The kids love the waffles!  Then it was my turn to get them ready for school.  I wasn't sure if I could compete with Nathan's waffles.  I came up with Apple Cinnamon Muffins...and tied for first with the waffles.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

1/4 c butter, room temperature [or smart balance to be dairy free]

1/4 c vegetable oil

1 c light brown sugar

1 1/2 c Bistro Flour Blend

1 1/2  t ground cinnamon

1/2 t baking soda

1 t baking powder

1 egg

1 c applesauce

1/3 c finely diced granny smith apple [skin on or off]

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, oil, & sugar.  Cream the mixture until smooth.

Sift the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and set aside.

Add the egg to the creamed mixture and mix unitl incorporated, then fold in the applesauce.

Add the sifted flour mixture, about ½ c at a time, until all is incorporated, and the batter is smooth.

Fold in diced apples into the batter

Scoop into muffin tins.

Small Muffins: 20-25 minutes

Large Muffins: 30-35 minutes

To your health,

Kelly, Co-Founder of The Gluten Free Bistro

Gluten-free in Boulder, CO