Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Muffins

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Preheat oven

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. 02

   Prep the apples

   Core, peel, and chop the 3 Granny Smith apples into small pieces.
3. 03

   Season the apples

   In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons agave nectar. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
4. 04

   Mix the batter

   In a large bowl, add the 1 box yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, and 1/2 cup water. Stir until just combined, then fold in the seasoned apples. Keep mixing until everything is very well combined and there are no dry streaks of flour.
5. 05

   Fill muffin cups

   Line a muffin tin with baking cups. Divide the batter evenly, filling each of the 12 cups almost to the top.
6. 06

   Bake the muffins

   Bake for 18 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.