Healthy Apple Muffins

Start your day the wholesome way with these Healthy Apple Muffins, a perfect balance of nutritious and delicious! Made with hearty whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and packed with juicy pieces of fresh apple, these moist muffins are a guilt-free treat you'll love. Every bite is infused with warm cinnamon spice, while unsweetened applesauce and Greek yogurt keep them light and tender. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or meal prep. Top them with rolled oats for a rustic touch, and enjoy a comforting taste of fall any time of year. These low-sugar, high-fiber apple muffins are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
• 1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Rolled oats (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 5

Fold in the finely chopped apple pieces until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Optionally, sprinkle a few rolled oats on top of each muffin for added texture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	851.3 grams (851.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1408

Total Fat 14.60g	19%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 376mg	125%
Sodium 2095mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 284.60g	103%
Dietary Fiber 30.00g	107%
Total Sugars 132.70g
Protein 47.20g	94%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 259mg	20%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 1393mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.0%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 78.0%