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Looking for breakfast or snack options that are good for you and easy to make? This healthy cinnamon muffin recipe is a perfect choice. Packed with wholesome ingredients like applesauce, pecans, and almond flour, these muffins are moist, delicious, and guilt-free. Fuel your day the healthy way. This recipe and our collection of the best healthy muffin recipes offer delicious and nutritious options. This recipe is also a great addition to our collection of easy healthy recipes and recipes that use applesauce.

Bursting with warm cinnamon spice and studded with crunchy pecans, these muffins are a delightful treat for any time of day. Plus, our recipe is so easy to follow, that you’ll be enjoying a fresh batch in no time.

Made with wholesome simple ingredients, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of refined sugar, offering a delicious treat for everyone.

Healthy Cinnamon Muffin Recipe Ingredient List

To make this delicious cinnamon muffins recipe you will need a handful of ingredients. You can find all of these at the local grocery store or online. If you are an avid gluten-free baker, these will most likely be your typical pantry staples. 

• 1 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• optional – powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar for dusting

Recipe Tips and Ingredient Swaps

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These healthy cinnamon muffins are made with nutty gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour. The only other flour I would consider swapping in for almond would be cashew flour to keep the same texture and flavor profile. 

You can use storebought or homemade applesauce. During apple season, opt for homemade, and try my easy applesauce recipe for fresh apple flavor. 

I am using chopped pecans for an added nutty crunch, you are free to use walnuts as an alternative. 

How to Make Healthy Cinnamon Muffins

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

​Next, start with the wet ingredients, and combine the applesauce and eggs in a large bowl. Then add the honey. For a touch of natural sweetness, we use honey instead of brown sugar, offering a lower glycemic index and a subtle sweetness.

Add the melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to the bowl.

Stir to combine and set aside.

Next, add the almond flour to a separate medium bowl.

Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl.

Use a wire whisk, and whisk to combine.

Then pour the dry ingredients into the wet.

Stir to mix, then gently fold the chopped pecans into the muffin batter.

Cinnamon Muffin Recipe – Time to Bake

First, line a muffin tin with paper liners. Parchment paper muffin liners ensure these muffins release perfectly every time, leaving you with clean and beautiful results.

For perfectly portioned muffins, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups. This ensures consistent baking and even muffin tops.

Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 17-19 minutes. The muffins are ready when they are golden brown and pass the toothpick test. For perfectly baked muffins, the toothpick test is key. Poke a toothpick into the center of a muffin, it should come out clean, indicating the muffins are cooked through.

Transfer the fluffy cinnamon muffins to a wire rack to cool. Dust the tops of the muffins with powdered white sugar, or cinnamon sugar. This is optional but adds a nice color contrast to the muffins. 

Healthy Cinnamon Muffins with Applesauce

Light and fluffy with a delightful burst of warm cinnamon, these healthy muffins are a winner for the whole family. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the pecans, perfectly balanced with the moist crumb and subtle sweetness from the honey.

They’re free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, making them a guilt-free treat that kids and adults will love. So ditch the store-bought muffins and whip up a batch of these delicious and nutritious gems at home.

Pair them with a cup of morning coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast, or enjoy them as a guilt-free sweet treat in the afternoon.

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer enjoyment! With 2 kids in my house, the entire batch didn’t last more than one afternoon.

More healthy muffin recipes to try:

• Healthy Banana Muffins with Applesauce
• Healthy Apple Muffins with Cinnamon
• Banana Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins
• Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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