Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup (60g) honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (any kind)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   In another bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in the diced apples.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill Muffin Tin
   Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Bake
   Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Serve
   Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Add chopped walnuts or raisins for extra texture.
• These muffins freeze well, so you can make a big batch and enjoy them later.