Healthy Apple Muffins
Try this nutritious yet delicious recipe for apple muffins, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
Try this nutritious yet delicious recipe for apple muffins, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated apple
- 1 cup apple diced into 1/4†cubes
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey*
- 2 eggs preferably at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (i used full-fat but any variety will work)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (also called raw sugar) for sprinkling on top
- Carbohydrate 29.9735452767857 g
- Cholesterol 21.7135416658382 mg
- Fat 8.33908701370663 g
- Fiber 1.42220279358493 g
- Protein 4.67510687431446 g
- Saturated Fat 5.10909722210873 g
- Serving Size 1 1 muffin (100g)
- Sodium 89.2503472004756 mg
- Sugar 28.5513424832008 g
- Trans Fat 0.678224638879571 g
- Calories 214 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease all 12 cups on your muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Blend well with a whisk.
- Add the grated and chopped apple and stir to combine.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oil and maple syrup and beat together with a whisk.
- Add the eggs and beat well, then add the yogurt, applesauce and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a big spoon, just until combined (a few lumps are ok).
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with turbinado sugar.
- Bake muffins for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
- Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool.
Apple muffins: A healthy and delicious treat
Apple muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that are perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. They are made with whole wheat flour, apples, and maple syrup, and are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Apple muffins are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage.
I love making apple muffins because they are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends. I like to add some chopped walnuts or pecans to my apple muffins for a little extra crunch and flavor. You can also add some raisins or cranberries to your apple muffins for a little sweetness. Apple muffins are a great way to use up any leftover apples you have on hand. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious treat, give apple muffins a try.
