Good morning! It's Muffin Monday après le Super Bowl. How about some Gluten-Free Almond Crunch Muffins to help you over your grease-laden, alcohol-induced slump...
Normally my interest would be piqued at the mention of well-built men in tights, but football has never had that effect. Basketball, tennis, rugby, YEAH! Football...MEH.
Doesn't mean I get to escape it, however. And with it comes a lot of noise, greasy food and alcohol-laden drinks. I'm guessing a few of you could use a bit of healthy this morning (or afternoon, depending on when you crawl out of bed).
These Gluten-Free Almond Crunch Muffins are quick, easy, tasty and healthy by muffin standards. If you're like me and love all things almond, you will enjoy these. Feel free to top them off with additional almonds just before popping them in the oven, for added crunch. You can even add dried fruits, if that's your thing - it's not mine. Once out of the oven, I drizzled the tops of my still-warm muffins with a bit of cinnamon honey. YUM!!
Muffins have a reputation for being the less attractive sibling of the cupcake. So, why not give them a little makeover for Valentine's Day? Top them with a little whipped maple topping and a heart for that special someone aaaand...TOUCH DOWN!
Let's call these Gluten-Free Almond Crunch Muffins the Lawrence Taylor of muffins. Guaranteed to get you past that imaginary line of scrimmage, away from the mean linesmen trying to throw you to the ground before throwing themselves on you for an all-out tussle. Bodies writhing, limbs flailing, heavy breathing... hmmm... this is starting to sound a little hot, actually. 😉
Okay, clearly I know very little about the game, so I'll just stop making references right here and turn your attention back to these delicious breakfast bites.
Imaginary lines and linesmen aside, these Gluten-Free Almond Crunch Muffins will make a great start to your Monday. GOAL!(oh, wait, that's the other football)
Muffin Monday Alums:
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 99 g gluten-free flour 1 cup
- 85 g finely ground 1 cup, roasted almonds
- 151 g packed brown sugar ¾ cup
- 11 g baking powder 1 tablespoon
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 108 g coconut oil ½ cup
- 183 g almond milk ¾ cup
- 45 g chopped almonds ¼ cup
- Dried fruit optional
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line muffin wells with paper liners, or grease and flour, if not using liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix GF flour, ground almonds, sugar and baking powder.
- In a separate larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and milk, until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix until almost combined.
- Fold in the chopped almonds (and dried fruits if adding).
- Use an ice-cream scoop to fill the muffin cups. You can sprinkle additional chopped almonds on top of the batter for added crunch and dried fruits, if you like.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- I drizzled mine with a little cinnamon honey while still warm. YUM!
- Enjoy as above, or add a topping of your choice and call it dessert!
- Meet me back here in a few days for a little more love! Until then, have a wonderful week.
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Sara says
Sounds delicious!! I'll have to try these! 😀
DebEastofEdenCook says
I'm not much for football either but my husband adores the sport! So I meander out to the kitchen and enjoy an afternoon of baking and cooking without interruption. These fabulous Gluten Free Almond Crunch Muffins are certainly a great way to begin a new week!
01VanillaBean01 says
Like Deb, I'm not a football fan but I'm married to a huge one. He was very disappointed in the game last night but together we both enjoyed the commercials. We would both enjoy these pretty and tasty cupcakes.
Katia says
Must try these!! Thank you for posting GF, I've recently been diagnosed with Celiac disease, so every GF recipe is welcome!! 🙂 They look super cute, too!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks! Please let me know what you think, if you do.
I Sugar Coat It! says
An uninterrupted afternoon of baking! Looks like the SB has its perks, after all!
I Sugar Coat It! says
I watched the half-time performance and loved it! Bruno Mars rocked it!
I Sugar Coat It! says
So sorry to hear, Katia. I don't have a gluten intolerance (at least not that I am aware), but I know a few people who do. It's a little tough at first adjusting to the dietary restrictions, but it gets easier. Last night I made GF corn bread and GF cookies over the weekend. I'll keep you in mind when I post them. Take care.
Katia says
Thanks! 🙂
Regina @SpecialtyCakeCreations says
Mmm...I sure love me a good muffin, especially if it includes almonds. Football on the other hand I have no idea about or interest in.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Here, here!! 😉