Gluten-free apple and chocolate muffins

Recipe by
Mary Di Gioia

Gluten-free apple and chocolate muffins are a hit in the US, especially if you are craving something tasty without gluten. These muffins mix juicy apples with bits of chocolate—giving you that awesome combo of moist cake and tender fruit pieces. Really good stuff. Some folks add coconut or yogurt, while others experiment with amaranth or spelt. But these gluten-free apple muffins and gluten-free chocolate muffins made with rice flour? They're something else. Rice flour keeps them light and fluffy—cannot go wrong—so they don’t end up heavy. And the apples? They add a sweet and slightly tangy kick. Chocolate chips melt just enough to make each bite more fun—perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick snack.

You know, home bakers love how you can use whatever apples you have. Plus, the chocolate chips add just the right amount of gooey texture without overpowering everything else. Combining apples and chocolate gives you the best of gluten-free apple chocolate muffins and gluten-free chocolate chip muffins in one treat. Some even sprinkle in cinnamon for gluten-free apple cinnamon muffins, or choose dark chocolate chips for a grown-up taste. To be honest, these muffins prove that gluten-free baking can be as easy and fun as regular baking. Pretty simple.

People are always on the lookout for new gluten-free muffin recipes—for real—and these fit the bill. They make a great quick, easy, and fluffy snack. Whether you're packing some for a road trip or sharing with friends, these muffins get rave reviews. Really, they’re just the right mix of moist cake and melty chocolate. So so good. They're a really good way to enjoy a classic American favorite, reimagined for today’s dietary needs. Seriously good.

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• Coconut and Chocolate Muffins
• Yogurt Muffins
• Amaranth Muffins
• Spelt muffins
• Rice flour cookies