Quinoa, Apple, and Cheddar Muffins

Protein-rich quinoa flour gives these muffins a pleasingly grassy flavor, while grated apple keeps them moist and a little sweet. Look for quinoa flour in the bulk section of natural food stores, or in boxes in the baking aisle of supermarkets. You can make this a gluten-free bread by replacing the all-purpose flour with 1 cup [175 g] gluten-free flour. I like King Arthur’s all-purpose gluten-free blend.

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