Apple Cinnamon Muffins

A classic flavor combination, these muffins are a great treat for the family to wake up to as the weather cools. Serve with a slice or two of bacon and a warm cup of tea to round out this wintry breakfast.

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 9 minutes

Serves 6


11/4 cups cassava flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch sea salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons ghee, melted

2 large eggs

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup grated red apples

1 cup water

1 In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.

2 In a medium bowl, combine vanilla, ghee, eggs, syrup, and apples.

3 Pour wet ingredients from the medium bowl into the large bowl with dry ingredients. Gently combine ingredients. Do not overmix. Spoon mixture into 6 lightly greased silicone cupcake liners.

4 Add water to the Instant Pot® and insert trivet or steamer basket. Place cupcake liners on top. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 9 minutes. When timer beeps, quick-release pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

5 Remove muffins from pot and set aside to cool 5 minutes.