Almond Flour: A great gluten-free flour that provides some healthy fats, antioxidants, calcium, and magnesium. I typically get a large bag of almond flour from my local Costco or from Thrive Market. 

Rolled Oats: Provide extra fiber and structure to these apple muffins. They also help support gut health, and balanced blood sugars. If you’re gluten-free, make sure the oats are certified gluten-free. I love the One Degree brand of oats (also available at Costco or from Thrive Market)

Apples: Another great source of fiber, along with nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium. Apples are also considered a low-glycemic food, which means they don’t spike blood sugar as high. For this recipe, I’d suggest using Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Green Apples.  

Eggs: Used to provide structure for these muffins, but also contain nutrients including lutein, selenium, and Vitamin D. 

Sweetener: These muffins are low in sugar, with just 1/3 cup of sugar to the entire batter. I’d suggest using either brown sugar or cane sugar for these Cinnamon Apple Walnut Muffins.  

Coconut oil, Butter or Ghee: Provides additional moisture and flavor to the recipe. Want to make it dairy-free? Opt for coconut oil. I personally love to use butter in these muffins.

Vanilla Extract: Helps to enhance the flavors.

Milk: Adds more moisture to the recipe. I love to use unsweetened almond or macademia nut milk, but you can use whatever type of milk you’d like. 

Cinnamon: Adds extra flavor, and and health benefits. Cinnamon is an antioxidant, and can be helpful for improving insulin sensitivity. Opt for cinnamon in the form of “ceylon.”

Salt: Helps bring out the flavor to the recipes. Remember, not all salt is created equal. Opt for ones that aren’t stripped from nutrients such as Redmon’s salt (which you can also get through Thrive Market).