Oil-Free Almond Cherry Muffins - Plant-Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour ((see note))
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2/3 cup blanched almond flour ((or unblanched, see note))
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk ((or any plant milk))
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 1/4 tsp pure almond extract
• 1 cup tart cherries (fresh or frozen cut in halves or quarters if large)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp granulated or coarse sugar ((optional))