Gluten Free Apple Cherry Cranberry Coconut Pecan Granola 'Muffin

Submitted by HAPPYASASAM

"This is The Healthiest and most Delicious dessert I've ever made. Instantly a favourite. I had to share this Gem with the World :)"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 27
• Yields: 22 Muffins
• Serves: 22-26

ingredients

• 3 cups organic quick oats (Not Instant)
• 5 medium organic granny smith apples
• 1 cup almond flour or 1 cup almond meal
• 1 cup dried shredded coconut
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 (2 1/3 ml) can cherry-cranberry pie filling (optional, use fresh or dried if preferred.)
• 1⁄2 cup coconut palm sugar (optional) or 1/2 cup similar healthy sugar substitute (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup hemp seeds
• 1⁄2 cup ground flax seeds (or whole depending on availability or preference)
• 1⁄2 cup chia seeds
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup cacao, nibs
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, zest of

• OPTIONAL

• splash water (depending on consistency) (optional)
• splash milk (depending on consistency) (optional)
• other dried fruit
• nuts
• seeds
• vanilla extract
• shredded zucchini (to replace oats) or shredded carrot (to replace oats)

directions

1. Toast Pecans or Nuts in Cast Iron Pan over low to medium heat, to release oils. Aprox. 10 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
3. Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients.
4. Peel and Core Apples Cut into 1 inch bites. Add to dry.
5. Combine wet ingredients.
6. Combine all Ingredients.
7. Once well mixed into a very thick batter, Divide into Muffin Cups or a Pie Dish to Make an Apple Crisp. Bake for Approximately 20-30 Minutes, when Edges & Tops Brown. I had to lower heat after 20 and bake for 10 more.
8. Remember in Cooking, Everything is Optional So Please Modify to suit your Dietary needs and tastes.

Reviews

[jcrozier]

These are yummy! I made a few changes; banana (mashed) and dried cranberries instead of pie filling. I used Agave nectar and date sugar, and fewer apples, more nuts. My version made 24 muffins plus a 9" cake pan. The muffins do kind of fall apart, not the type of thing you'd want to grab on your way out the door. But on a plate with coffee...Great way to start the day.