Jess Sepel’s healthy apple muffins are the perfect grab-and-go snack

<p>And they come with a caramel sauce. Yes, caramel sauce. </p>

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

And they come with a caramel sauce. Yes, caramel sauce.

Step 2

1. Preheat oven to 160°C or 320°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper muffin cups.

Step 3

2. In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, coconut flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.

Step 4

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs before adding in the melted coconut oil and sweetener of choice.

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4. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir to combine. Then fold in the chopped apple, pecans and dates. If the mixture is looking dry, add a splash or two of milk; we used almond milk.

Step 6

5. Once combined, spoon the mixture into the muffin tins. Top with crushed pecans and extra apple chunks.

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6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and cooked through.

Step 8

7. To make the caramel sauce, whisk together the in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 9

8. Once the muffins are ready, drizzle over the caramel sauce (you may need to add a splash of hot water to the sauce). Enjoy!

Step 10

Notes Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Warm before serving.