Healthy Caramel Apple Muffins

Bursting with seasonal flavor, these Healthy Caramel Apple Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and Greek yogurt, these muffins are packed with nutrients while staying delightfully tender and moist. Sweetened naturally with honey and fresh diced Granny Smith apple, they offer a comforting dose of apple-cinnamon goodness in every bite. A drizzle of rich, healthy caramel sauce adds the perfect finishing touch, balancing indulgence with health-conscious simplicity. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal as a breakfast on-the-go, snack, or dessert. Try this recipe today for a delicious way to embrace fall flavors while staying mindful of your nutrition!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.25 cups Healthy caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the muffins are cool, drizzle the healthy caramel sauce over the top of each muffin. Allow the caramel to set for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	838.9 grams (838.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1510

Total Fat 23.00g	29%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 232mg	77%
Sodium 1937mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 296.20g	108%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 120.50g
Protein 52.80g	106%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 316mg	24%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1525mg	32%

*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: 12.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 73.9%