Apple Hemp Muffins Recipe

Author: Eva Keller

Moist, lightly spiced muffins with the added nutrition of hemp seed nuts. These are easy and quick to make, sure to please both kids and adults!

Total Time: 35 min
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups whole-grain spelt flour
• 1 cup oat flour
• 2/3 – 3/4 cup hemp seeds
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1⁄4 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1⁄4 tsp ground cardamom (or freshly grated nutmeg as a substitute)
• 1 cup unsweetened organic applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 3⁄4 cup plain or vanilla non-dairy milk
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup raisins or chopped raw banana spears

Preparation

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine whole-grain spelt flour, oat flour, hemp seeds, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Stir until well combined.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together thoroughly.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:

   • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Prepare Muffin Pan:

   • Spoon the batter into a muffin pan lined with cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full (this will make 12 large muffins).

6. Bake:

   • Bake for 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your nutritious and delicious hemp seed muffins!