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4.6 from 45 votes

Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 12 -16 muffins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salted butter softened
  • ⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peeled cored and chopped Granny Smith apple
  • Cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of an electric stand mixer), beat together the butter, yogurt and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the batter. Mix until just combined. It's ok if there are a few dry spots. Mix in the applesauce. Stir in the apple cider and vanilla. Gently fold the apples into the muffin batter.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (fill about 1/2 to 2/3 full - use another muffin tin if you have extra batter). Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
  4. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (watch the muffins carefully since each oven may vary slightly in temperature affecting exact baking time). Let the muffins rest in the pan for about 5 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Muffin Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12-16 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Muffin
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%

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