January 20, 2021 · Written by Foodtolive Team

Chai Spiced Oat & Quinoa Flour Muffins

These healthy oat and quinoa flour muffins, flavored with chai spices are the perfect breakfast option, a snack to have on the go, or dessert to treat yourself with.
Dairy and refined sugar-free!

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 12 muffins

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cup organic oat flour
• 2/3 cup organic quinoa flour
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp organic ground ginger
• 2 tsp organic ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan fine pink salt
• 1/4 cup coconut butter (melted) for glaze
• blanched sliced almonds for topping

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set it aside.
2. Combine the flax and water and set aside to gel while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, beat together applesauce, milk, and syrup. Whisk in flax egg.
4. Add the dry ingredients directly into the bowl with the wet and stir to thoroughly combine.
5. Fill each cup 3/4 of the way full and let rest for 5 min before baking.
6. Bake on the center rack for 25 min.
7. Cool in the pan for 2 min, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
8. Drizzle on coconut butter, sprinkle with sliced almonds, and enjoy!