Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Printable View)
Moist whole-wheat muffins with apples, cinnamon and Greek yogurt — easy, wholesome breakfast or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or coat lightly with oil spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, honey or maple syrup, olive oil or melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold the diced apples and chopped nuts, if using, into the batter until just incorporated.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The Greek yogurt keeps these muffins incredibly moist without mountains of oil, which feels like a revelation every time.
- The aroma and soft crumb win over even my pickiest friends—and they re easy enough for a rushed weekday.
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- Overmixing the batter once you add the flour will make your muffins dense and tough—I ve learned to stop as soon as the flour disappears.
- Not letting the muffins cool a few minutes before peeling can leave half the muffin stuck to the liner—patience pays here.
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- Chopping apples into small, evenly sized pieces ensures every muffin is packed with fruit and bakes up evenly.
- For bakery-style domes, start with a slightly hotter oven for the first five minutes, then reduce the temperature.