Gluten Free Apple Cherry Cranberry Coconut Pecan Granola Muffin

Bursting with flavor and wholesome goodness, these Gluten-Free Apple Cherry Cranberry Coconut Pecan Granola Muffins are the ultimate treat for breakfast or snacking. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like diced apples, tart dried cherries and cranberries, crunchy pecans, and shredded coconut, these muffins offer a delightful medley of textures in every bite. Lightly sweetened with honey and made moist with unsweetened applesauce, they're a healthier option that's naturally gluten-free and customizable with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon and dotted with gluten-free granola for extra crunch, these muffins are both satisfying and energizing. Whether served warm straight from the oven or enjoyed as an on-the-go treat, they're a crowd-pleasing way to start your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granola (gluten-free)
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.25 cup Dried cherries
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, granola, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the applesauce, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apple, dried cherries, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3050.3

Total Fat 121.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 229.5mg	0%
Sodium 2338.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 465.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.3g	0%
Total Sugars 170.8g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 103.8IU	0%
Calcium 421.4mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1689.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 59.2%