APPLE HEMP MUFFINS

Here is a surprisingly delicious muffin recipe that is sure to satisfy you and your family. If you have not heard of spelt, it is an ancient grain related to the wheat family, first cultivated from 5000-9000 years ago. Unlike regular wheat, spelt has not been changed over the years, contains much less gluten, and is more nutrient-rich. The spelt flour and shelled hemp seeds give this muffin a good protein boost.

This recipe is by Dreena Burton who is known for creating many delicious plant-based recipes: Apple Hemp Muffins. Because I did not really need to make many changes, go to her blog to print the recipe. The only things I did worth noting was that I used the higher amount of recommended cinnamon, added dried cranberries since my daughter requested them, and did not sift the baking powder/soda. See my pictures below for the inexpensive parchment paper liners which I purchase at Target.

I have put these muffins in the “Transitional” recipe category because of the amount of maple syrup. Under the recipe comments, someone mentions using thinned date paste instead of maple syrup so I am going to try that next time to make it healthier.