Delicious and Healthy Low Fat Apple Spice Muffins

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Delicious and Healthy Low Fat Apple Spice Muffins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 16, 2024

Enjoy the perfect balance of warm spices and sweet apples in these low-fat muffins. They are moist, flavorful, and guilt-free, making them the perfect snack or breakfast option. With just the right amount of sweetness and spice, these muffins are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced apples

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, maple syrup, yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced apples.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy your low-fat apple spice muffins!

Interesting Facts

  • Using Greek yogurt and applesauce helps reduce the amount of oil needed in this recipe, making it lower in fat.
  • Whole wheat flour adds extra fiber and nutrients to these muffins.
  • The combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives these muffins a warm and cozy flavor.