Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Printable Version)
Tender muffins with apples, cinnamon and Greek yogurt - moist, wholesome breakfast or snack in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with oil spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), oil, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
03 - In a medium bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold together just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
05 - Fold in the diced apples along with walnuts or pecans if desired, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These muffins look and taste bakery-fancy but truly come together in just one bowl, making cleanup a breeze.
- When you bite in and find pockets of warm apple and toasted nuts, you'll understand why everyone asks for the recipe.
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- One time I hurried and overmixed the batter—every single muffin came out chewy instead of fluffy, and even the kids noticed.
- Swapping pears or adding a handful of raisins turns these into a completely different delight, so don't be afraid to change up the fruit.
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- Toast the nuts before folding them in to deepen their flavor and give the muffins a subtle crunch.
- Check the freshness of your baking soda and powder—a flat muffin more often comes from sleepy leavening than anything else.