Heart-Healthy Apple Muffins

Start your morning off right with these Heart-Healthy Apple Muffins, a wholesome and delicious treat packed with natural flavors and nourishing ingredients. Made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins are a guilt-free alternative to traditional baked goods. Sweetened naturally with honey and loaded with chunks of fresh apple and crunchy walnuts, each bite is bursting with cozy cinnamon warmth and satisfying texture. Perfect for breakfast on the go or a midday snack, these muffins are dairy-free, low in added sugar, and easy to make in just 35 minutes. Make a batch, and enjoy a tasty way to support your heart health!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 medium, peeled and finely diced apple
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk. Whisk until well blended.

Step 4

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts into the muffin batter.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	816.3 grams (816.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1458

Total Fat 35.40g	45%
Saturated Fat 5.10g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 2765mg	120%
Total Carbohydrate 261.30g	95%
Dietary Fiber 34.80g	124%
Total Sugars 85.00g
Protein 44.00g	88%

Vitamin D 98IU	489%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1469mg	31%

*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: 20.7%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 67.9%