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Snickerdoodle Muffins

This recipe is adapted from Elizabeth Gordon's Snickerdoodle Muffin recipe in her book Simply Allergy-Free.

Ingredients
2 c. gluten-free flour blend
1 c. granulated unrefined cane sugar
1 T. baking powder, aluminum-free
1 t. xanthan gum
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/4 coconut oil, melted
1 c. coconut milk or almond milk or cow's milk
2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce, room temperature OR 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Blend flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt.  Make a "well" in the center.  Add coconut oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce or egg  Blend well.  Batter should not be lumpy.

Bake on 375 degrees Farenheit for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.  Tops should be just slightly golden.  Let cool.

Frost each muffin with buttercream frosting or dairy-free coconut cream frosting, then top with sugar/cinnamon mixture (1/2 c. granulated unrefined cane sugar and 1 t. ground cinnamon, blended). 

Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 stick (1/2 cu.) butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more
 
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar, then slowly add vanilla and cream.  Add more cream if needed to get desired consistency. 

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