Low Sugar Upside-down Apple Muffins

With only 1 ½ teaspoons of added sugar from maple syrup, these low sugar upside-down apple muffins are a great after school snack. They look like mini tarte tatins don’t they?

4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, divided
2 small firm apples, such as Braeburn or Gala peeled and cut into small dice
½ cup water
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup maple sugar or brown sugar
¾ cup white whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
¼ cup quick cooking oats
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon organic canola oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup

View the full recipe at Healthy Seasonal Recipes →