Ingredients
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground allspice
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup rolled oats, or more to taste
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Why This Recipe Is So Flavorful
Tips From The Kitchen
- Do not overmix the batter; stir just until combined to keep the muffins tender.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Directions
Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and either grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth, then beat in the egg until the mixture is nice and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and allspice. Add half of this dry mix to the butter mixture and stir it in. Next, mix in the applesauce until everything is well combined. Gently fold in the remaining dry ingredients, then add the oats and chocolate chips, stirring just until everything comes together. Spoon the batter evenly into your muffin cups, then pop them in the oven. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and spring back when you give them a light press. Let them cool a bit before digging in!
