Muffins and sweet breads are always a big hit around here! Banana Nut Bread, Blueberry Banana Bread, Pumpkin Muffins, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, you name it, we’ll devour it. Well, these Cinnamon Apple Muffins may be one of my favorite muffin recipes. They’re made healthier with whole wheat flour and plain Greek yogurt, and mostly naturally sweetened with applesauce and just a touch of brown sugar. These muffins make the perfect breakfast, snack, or healthier dessert! Might I recommend devouring a few fresh from the oven with cinnamon sugar on top? They taste like apple fritters! Looking for more easy breakfast ideas? Check out my Cinnamon Raisin Scones or my Banana Nut Bread!
Ingredients Needed:
These Healthy Apple Muffins are packed with simple ingredients you probably already have on-hand!
Yogurt: I use 0% plain Greek yogurt to create a delicious moist texture. Any type of plain yogurt should work just fine. Unsweetened Applesauce: applesauce adds even more moisture, apple flavor, and natural sweetness. Eggs: binds everything together so the muffins can hold their shape. Milk or Buttermilk: buttermilk creates a more moist, tender texture, but regular milk will work too. Vanilla: adds depth of flavor. Brown Sugar: brown sugar adds sweetness and extra moisture to the apple muffins. Baking Powder and Baking Soda: both help to create a light and fluffy texture. Cinnamon: gives the muffins just a hint of spice. Salt: enhances all of the apple muffin flavors. Flour: I like to use whole wheat flour for a delicious, hearty muffin. Be sure to fluff or weigh the flour so you don’t end up adding too much! Apples: Granny Smith or another type of baking apple works great. Be sure to peel and chop so the apple incorporates well into the muffins. Cinnamon Sugar Topping: an optional topping made up of melted butter, sugar, cinnamon for a sweet, crunchy finish.
How to Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins
This delicious snack takes just 15 minutes to prep! Just mix it all up, bake, and they’re ready to go!
Tips for Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Peel the apples. Apple peel can become dry and chewy when baked. I recommend peeling the apples before you dice them for the best texture. Dice the apples small. Be sure you chop the apples up small and evenly in size so they cook all the way through. Line or grease the muffin tin. You can either grease a non-stick muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent the muffins from sticking. Check for doneness. To check that the muffins are done baking, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, they’re ready to go. If not, the muffins need a few more minutes.
More Apple Recipes You’ll Love
Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping Recipe
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cobbler
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pudding Cake
Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts
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