Gluten-Free, Vegan Applesauce Berry Muffins

Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Small-Batch
Applesauce Muffin Recipe

Cook Time 20 minutes. Yield 6 to 8 muffins
Or 16 mini-muffins

Fluffy, Soft and moist, these applesauce muffins
can be oil free if you wish and are great for a healthy
breakfast. You can add any chopped dried
fruit, frozen *blueberries, or chocolate chips.

Alternatively, you can top these simple muffins
with one of my Healthy Frostings

   Wet Ingredients

2 tsp white or cider vinegar
2 tbs. milk of choice
let set 5 minutes or more

1/2 cup (1-1/2)mashed bananas, OR applesauce  
1/4 cup applesauce or oil
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  Dry Ingredients
2/3 cup oat flour
1/3 cup Tapioca
1/4 cup coconut or raw sugar 
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Optional: handful raisins, crushed walnuts,
shredded coconut, chocolate chips, etc.

Cinnamon-sugar topping: 
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, or coconut oil melted

Add butter or vegan butter or coconut oil to
a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl,
combine sugar and cinnamon.
Dip muffin tops in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar.
Serve warm.

Instructions
*If you want to make mini muffins, bake only 10 minutes.

Whisk all liquid ingredients together. Preheat oven
to 350F, grease or line a muffin tin.
In a new bowl, whisk remaining dry ingredients very well.
Pour dry into wet, and stir until just until evenly mixed.

Fill each liner about 2/3 of the way, leaving a little room because
they will rise. Bake on the center rack, 20 minutes or until muffins
have domed and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin
comes out mostly clean. Let cool. (If you loosely cover overnight
on the counter or refrigerated, the liners peel off easily the next
day and flavor and texture are even better.) Leftovers can be
poly-bagged and frozen in an airtight container if desired.

Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries contain folate, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and manganese! They’re
also known for being rich with antioxidants – blueberries contain a
flavonoid called anthocyanin, which give blueberries many of their
health benefits as well as their signature color. Because blueberries
freeze so well, it’s easy to enjoy this fantastic fruit year-round.

1. Muscle recovery blueberries can increase the rate of muscle
strength recovery and muscle repair.

2. Blueberries can reduce inflammation and protect against the
artery hardening that raises the risk of heart attack and strokes.

3. Fighting urinary tract infections, Blueberries have the same
anti-adhesives in cranberry juice that prevent bacteria from
infecting the bladder.

4. Damaged DNA also contributes to the growth of cancer, The
high levels of antioxidants in blueberries neutralize some of
the free radicals that can damage DNA.

5. Blueberries contain several minerals and vitamins that contribute to
bone health, like iron, phosphorous, calcium, zinc, and vitamin K.which
improves calcium absorption Low vitamin K levels have been linked
risk of bone fracture, as vitamin K intake .

6. These phytochemicals help blood flow and the regulation of blood
pressure Research indicates blueberries may prevent hypertension.

7. Blueberries can improve insulin sensitivity, which lowers the risk of type
2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Research suggests blueberries
can help lower blood sugar levels as well.

8. Weight loss and healthy digestion The relatively high fiber content of
blueberries can help prevent constipation and maintain a regular digestive
system. Adequate fiber in your diet can help you achieve a full feeling,
reduce overall caloric intake, and assist in weight-loss efforts.

9. Skin damage prevention Collagen, which relies on vitamin C to function
correctly, is what makes the skin elastic and prevents skin damage from
the sun’s UV rays and environmental pollution. One serving of blueberries
contains nearly a quarter of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

10. Improved brain function A 2019 study investigated the relationship between
blueberry consumption and cognitive abilities. It found blueberries can “improve
delayed memory and cognitive function in children, healthy older adults, and adults
with some cognitive impairment.Blueberries also improve short-term memory.

The nutritional rundown
A serving size of blueberries is one cup, which is 148 grams, or
anywhere from 65 to 75 berries. According to the USDA, based
on a 2,000-calorie diet, one serving of blueberries contains:
Calories: 84.4
Protein: 1.1 grams (2% recommended dietary intake [RDI])
Carbohydrates: 21.4 grams (7% RDI) Sugar: 14.7 grams
Potassium: 114 milligrams (3% RDI) Fiber: 3.6 grams (14% RDI)
Vitamin C: 14.4 milligrams (24% RDI) Vitamin B6: 0.77 milligrams (5% RDI)

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