Grain-Free Christmas Spiced Muffins | Soft, Festive, and Perfect for Busy December Mornings

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar flavor.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are often less expensive and provide sweetness.

chopped walnuts

🥗Healthier: chopped pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable cooking fat.

Light a gingerbread candle for ambiance.

Preheat the oven (exact temperature not mentioned).

Prepare the muffin batter using no grains and maple syrup as the only sweetener.

Mix together the dry ingredients including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Pour the batter into the muffin tin.

Bake the muffins for 16 minutes, checking for doneness.

Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool slightly before showing them off.

Cut one muffin in half to show the inside and suggest toppings like butter, whipped cream, or bananas.

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