Apple Pie Muffin Clusters

January 23, 2011 by Leanne Vogel August 31, 2017

These grain-free clusters have a cake-like consistency, with the shape of a cookie. Best of all, they’re 100% naturally sweetened with banana and apples!

Ingredients

• 2 apples, diced – don’t peel!
• ¼ cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup almond flour
• ¾ cup quinoa flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 ripe medium banana
• 8 medjool dates

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Place diced apples, apple juice, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small sauce pan. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Mix almond flour, quinoa flakes, walnuts, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside
4. Place vanilla, almond milk, banana, and dates in a blender. Blend until smooth
5. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and add the cooked apples. Stir well until it is fully mixed.
6. Drop 2 tablespoon sized scoops onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes

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