Apple Streusel Egg Muffins

apple streusel egg muffins
grain-free • gluten-free • dairy-free • sugar-free • nightshade-free • 21DSD
from Practical Paleo (page 254)whole30

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 40 minutes
YIELD: 12 muffins
NUTRITION INFO: here.

Ingredients:

3 large green apples, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (approximately 2 cups) – peeled if you like
3 tablespoons warm water
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
9 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil (to make it dairy-free), melted
3 tablespoons coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
preparation:

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a medium skillet, sautée the apples,water, and 1 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon until the apples are the consistency of chunky applesauce or apple pie filling. Allow the mixture to cool before combining with the egg mixture.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, coconut milk, coconut flour, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add the cooled apples, reserving 1/4 cup for a garnish.
Spoon egg and apple mixture into parchmentcup lined muffin tins—1/4 cup each. Gently spoon about one teaspoon of theremaining apple mixture onto the top of each muffin.
Bake for 40 minutes.
change it up:

Substitute lightly cooked pears or bananas instead of apples.
Add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or coconut for texture and healthy fats.
side note:

For more sweetness, add a couple of chopped, dried medjool dates to the apples as they cook.

fodmap free?
Make this recipe with 2-4 chopped bananas instead of apples!
Yes, you can enjoy this recipe while on the 21-Day Sugar Detox (your portion must not exceed 4 muffins in oneday per the fruit allowance on the program).

Serve with nut butter.

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