These whole wheat apple muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. They are made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, fresh apples, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat while still sticking to your healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup diced apples
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to these muffins, making them a healthier option than traditional white flour muffins.
Applesauce helps keep these muffins moist without adding extra fat or calories.
These muffins are a great way to use up any extra apples you may have on hand.