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Apple Muffin Recipe

These healthy, high-fiber, whole-grain apple muffins are made with fresh sweet apples, applesauce, walnuts, and a granola topping.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup large apple (peeled, cored and grated)
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour ((King Arthur) or all purpose flour)
  • 3/4 cup wheat bran flour ((Bob's Redmill))
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup applesauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or canola)
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 oz granola (such as Purely Elizabeth)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl combine grated apple, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, bran, almond meal, flax, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk; set aside.
  4. In a large bowl mix applesauce, coconut oil, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  5. Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in apples and walnuts.
  6. Pour batter into muffin tins and top each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of granola, then bake in the center rack about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let them cool and serve room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.