These delicious low FODMAP Cinnamon Muffins are wonderfully aromatic and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Made with almond flour and psyllium husk, they’re naturally gluten-free and provide good fibre whilst being gentle for those with IBS. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice create a beautifully flavoured muffin that’s finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 120ml double cream
- 5 tbsn butter/dairy or non-dairy spread, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tspn vanilla extract
- 100g sugar
- 150g almond flour
- 2 tbsn psyllium husk powder
- 2 tspn baking powder
- ½ tspn nutmeg
- ½ tspn ginger
- ¼ tspn allspice
For the coating:
- 2 tbsn butter/dairy or non-dairy spread, melted
- 1 tspn cinnamon
- 50g soft brown sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cases
- In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, cream butter/spread, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs and cream
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients (almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, nutmeg, ginger and allspice)
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, continuously mixing with the electric mixer until well combined
- Spoon even amounts into each muffin case
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden and the centres are set
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack
- Once cooled, brush finished muffins with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve… and enjoy….!
TIPS
- If you like these low FODMAP Cinnamon Muffins take a look at some of my other recipes. How about low FODMAP Carrot and Oat Bake or low FODMAP Banana Muffins?
- These muffins store for up to 5 days in an airtight container or can be frozen in individual portions for up to 3 months
- Psyllium husk is low FODMAP up to 2 tablespoons per serving, so the amount in each muffin is well within safe limits
- Almond flour is low FODMAP in servings of up to 24g per sitting, so enjoy one muffin per serving
- The coating can be adjusted to your taste – add more or less cinnamon depending on your preference
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing
- These muffins are naturally gluten-free and suitable for those avoiding wheat
- Unsure whether you have IBS? Take a look at my FREE Recipes and Symptom Tracker
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