Healthy Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Moist Delight
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Carbs
- 28.00 g
Ingredients
- 1 cupwhole wheat flour
- 1 cuprolled oats
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- 1 cupGreek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- ½ cupapple sauce (preferably homemade)
- ½ cuphoney or maple syrup
- 2large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 cupdiced apples
- —to taste chopped nuts (dried fruits, or additional cinnamon)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
- 3
In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, apple sauce, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Gently add the diced apples to the batter, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the muffin mixture.
- 6
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- 7
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.