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Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins

These healthy apple muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and packed with fresh apples, whole wheat flour, and warm spices. Moist, tender, and perfect for breakfast or snacks, they're ready in just 35 minutes and contain no refined sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

1½ cups whole wheat flour
1½ cups apples, peeled and diced
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
¼ tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare Your Ingredients
    Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. Peel and dice your apples into small, bite-sized pieces, tossing them with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
      Mix Your Wet Ingredients
        In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, applesauce, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. The mixture should look creamy and unified.
          Combine Dry Ingredients
            In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly distributed with no clumps.
              Bring Everything Together
                Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. You should still see a few flour streaks—this is perfect. Gently fold in your diced apples, reserving a handful for topping.
                  Fill and Bake
                    Divide the batter evenly among your muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Press a few reserved apple pieces onto the top of each muffin. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
                      Cool Properly
                        Let the muffins cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents them from becoming soggy on the bottom while allowing them to set properly.