
Warm spiced apple and cinnamon wrapped in a tender, golden crumb — these muffins hit every cozy note you want from a bakery-style treat. The batter comes together with almond flour as the base, which keeps things naturally grain-free while delivering a moist, slightly dense texture that holds up beautifully around the folds of fresh diced apple. Maple syrup does all the sweetening here, and a quick drizzle of cinnamon-maple glaze on top caramelizes in the oven into something genuinely special. A touch of apple cider vinegar and baking soda give the muffins just enough lift so they bake up with set, golden tops rather than dense little pucks. If you want a little crunch, the optional walnuts fold right in without overwhelming the fruit-forward flavor. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about hidden nuts you're trying to avoid. These are the kind of muffins that disappear fast — make a full dozen and don't say you weren't warned.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup well with coconut oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt until evenly combined with no lumps.
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