Easy, Delicious, Gluten-Free Applesauce Spice Muffins

Sorghum is a delightful super-grain with a mild flavor and is a brilliant choice for gluten-free baking. Packed with fiber and all the amino acids for a complete protein, it’s a staple in our chef’s kitchen for creating delicious gluten-free recipes. This muffin recipe perfectly exemplifies how simple and healthy baking can be.

Easy, Delicious, Gluten-Free Applesauce Spice Muffins

2 cups Specialty Grains Whole-Grain Sorghum Flour

¾ cup sugar

1 ½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp salt

½ cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 Tbsp. Pumpkin Pie spice

1 Tbsp. xanthan gum

1 cup applesauce

1/3 cup maple syrup

3 eggs

1 Tbsp. vanilla

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners and spray with pan spray.
• combine sorghum flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, spice, xanthan gum, and pecans in a medium bowl.
• whisk applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well to combine.
• Portion 1/3 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup. If desired, sprinkle the muffins with additional chopped pecans.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.