Hearty Maple Cinnamon Muffins (Gluten Free) Recipe

Name: Hearty Maple Cinnamon Muffins (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 2 cups brown rice flour; ⅔ cup tapioca starch; ⅓ cup potato starch (not potato flour); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce; ½ cup extra-light olive oil or ½ cup coconut oil; ½ cup maple syrup; ½ cup honey or ½ cup agave nectar; 2 tablespoons rice milk

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
2 cups brown rice flour
⅔ cup tapioca starch
⅓ cup potato starch (not potato flour)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup extra-light olive oil or ½ cup coconut oil
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup honey or ½ cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons rice milk

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line or grease 12 to 14 muffin cups (the original recipe calls for 12, but I needed 14).
2
I like to soak the raisins in hot water while I prepare the other ingredients.
3
This plumps them up a bit and helps to prevent any exposed raisins from burning while baking.
4
Combine the rice flour, starches, cinnamon, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
5
Combine the applesauce, oil, maple, honey, and rice milk in a large mixing bowl.
6
Stir in the reserved dry mixture until the mixture is just combined.
7
Drain the raisins (if you are soaking) and fold them into the batter.
8
Evenly distribute the batter between 12 to 14 muffin cups.
9
You will be filling the cups pretty much to the top.
10
Bake the muffins for 30-35 minutes if making 14 muffins, 35-40 minutes if making 12 slightly larger muffins.
11
The muffins do darken quite a bit, but werent burnt.
12
Feel free to check in earlier if you want more of a moist muffin.

742

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 2 cups brown rice flour, ⅔ cup tapioca starch, ⅓ cup potato starch (not potato flour), and more.

Yes, Hearty Maple Cinnamon Muffins (Gluten Free) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Maple Cinnamon Muffins (Gluten Free)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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