This semi-homemade apple muffins recipe is gluten-free, vegan, has limited sugar, and is kid-approved. What a great way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

We are on a mission to find healthy and protein-filled grab-and-go breakfast foods and treats for Stepson. While these aren’t his favorite, he does approve. Me on the other hand… I would eat the entire batch in one sitting if I could!

I use 1/4 cup of honey to sweeten them up. I am a “health” vegan and not a “purist” vegan, so I do frequently use honey in baked goods as a sugar substitute. If you don’t want to use honey, you can substitute your favorite all-natural sweetener.

I added a plant-based vegan and gluten-free vanilla protein powder to the apple muffins mix. As a vegan, I love getting my protein this way, and especially for Stepson, adding protein to a morning breakfast is great to wake up the brain.

While it’s not on the recipe card, I also add Primal Palate’s Apple Pie Spice. YUM!

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Apple Muffins Recipe

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Recipe Resources

Organic Apple Sauce

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vanilla Protein Powder

Apple Pie Spice

Almond Milk

Muffin Pan

Hemp Organic Apron

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6 Comments

Linda at Mixed Kreations on October 15, 2015 at 8:25 am

These sound yummy! I could use some of these for a quick breakfast. I’ve never thought of adding protein powder to muffins.

Holly on October 16, 2015 at 8:11 am

Hi Linda – Because they don’t have any processed chemicals in them, they only last for a few days. I like to freeze a big batch, and then heat up for a few seconds and quick and easy grab and go breakfast! Thank you for stopping by to share and I hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
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Liz on October 20, 2015 at 11:35 am

These look great! I can’t get enough of the apples this time of year.. They’re soooo good!

Holly on October 21, 2015 at 7:52 am

Hi Liz – Thanks so much for stopping by! I know, right – I think that apples have a very different taste this time of year. They are crisp and sweet and ahhhhh love them! Hugs, Holly
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Heather Hennessee on October 26, 2015 at 4:51 pm

I have two kids with celiac disease. They would love these!

Holly on October 30, 2015 at 12:13 pm

Hi Heather – Thank you for your sweet words. I have a few more recipes up my sleeve – be sure to stop by again! Hugs, Holly
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