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Pear Spice Muffins {gluten free}

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Cupcakes, Fruit, GF, muffins
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups oats
  • 1 cup pureed pears about 2 pears
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup raw sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil*
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin or apple pie spice
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan.
  • Blend oats in blender until very fine flour consistency and set aside.
  • Core and chop pears; puree in a food processor or high speed blender and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add egg and lightly beat before mixing in the pureed pears, applesauce, sugar, vanilla, and oil.
  • Add just-made oat flour, cinnamon, spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold to combine well.
  • Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin pan cups and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

*I use organic coconut oil, but not the extra virgin kind because it tastes too coconut-y for me.