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Healthy apple cinnamon muffins recipe that delights!

healthy apple cinnamon muffins recipe
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A delicious and nutritious recipe for healthy apple cinnamon muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the diced apples, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added sweetness, you can increase the amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to substitute the apples with other fruits like pears or berries.

Nutrition

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