Peach Muffins (Gluten-Free)

Prep time:  10 minutes

Cook time:  15-20 minutes

Total time:  30 minutes

 Yield: 12 muffins

You Will Need:

·         1 1/2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour ( I use Bob’s Redmill)

·         ¾ t. xanthan gum

·         2 teaspoons baking powder

·         ½  teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

·         1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

·         ½  cup  honey

·         1/3 cup  coconut oil

·         1 large egg or 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten

·         1/3 – 1/2 cup peach flavored kefir (or milk)

·         1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

·         1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional

·         1 large ripe peach, pit removed and finely chopped 

·         1 tablespoon granulated sugar for muffin tops

Directions

1.   Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line twelve standard-size muffin cups with paper liners.

Prepare Muffin Batter

1.   Whisk flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and the salt until well blended.

2.   In another bowl, combine honey, coconut oil and the egg. Add ½ c. kefir.  Add vanilla and almond extract. Whisk until blended.

3.   Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and stir with a fork until just combined. Do not over mix. Fold in peaches.

4.   Divide batter between 12 muffin cups. Lightly sprinkle  sugar over muffins. 

Bake Muffins

1.   Bake muffins 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown, no longer wet and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.