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Healthy Apple Muffins

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Soft, moist, and filled with diced apples and warm cinnamon spice, these healthy apple muffins are topped with a crunchy oat streusel. Made with whole wheat flour, applesauce, and no refined sugars, they’re the perfect dairy-free snack for kids and adults alike.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 muffins

Ingredients

  • Oat Crumble:
  • 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat white flour
  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats (or 2 tablespoons quick oats)
  • Dash of ground cinnamon
  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons whole wheat white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Dashes of nutmeg and allspice (optional)
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk + 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith, skin on)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 9 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. In a small cup, mix non-dairy milk with apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to curdle.
  3. Make the oat crumble: Combine melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly; set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and optional spices.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk applesauce, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Add oil, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking to combine. Stir in milk mixture.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet, mixing just until combined. Fold in diced apples gently.
  7. Divide batter evenly among 9 muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Top with oat crumble, pressing slightly into the batter.
  8. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F and bake an additional 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture.
  • These muffins freeze well—wrap individually and store for up to 2 months.
  • Can be made vegan by replacing the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water).
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/healthy-apple-muffins/