Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

User Reviews

4.5

8 reviews
Excellent

Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Jump into fall with these easy and healthy apple spice muffins that are sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with protein and pieces of freshly grated apples!

I Made This!

1 person made this

Save this

3 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 apple extra-large, peeled and shredded
  • 1 lemon juice and zest from lemon, large
  • 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 egg large
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • cup peanut butter drippy
  • ½ cup pecans roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with 12 cup liners.
  2. Shred the apples and toss with lemon juice and zest. Set aside.
  3. To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  4. Whisk in the eggs, shredded apples, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour in the peanut butter and fold in the pecans.
  6. Divide the batter among your prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 
  8. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Rather than using Granny Smith, feel free to use Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Cripps Pink, Golden, or Red Delicious.
  • For a version that is not vegan, you can substitute the maple syrup with honey. Another sweetener you can use for these muffins is agave nectar or for a sugar-free option, use monk fruit sweetener.
  • Don't want to use apples? Use pears, peaches, or bananas.
  • Instead of pecans, use almonds or walnuts
  • For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. Freeze the muffins in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to six months. When ready to enjoy the muffins, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before eating.
  • Serve these muffins warm with your favorite vegan or regular butter.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Serving 1muffin Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 222mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 81IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 81IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

8 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Tiramisu

Italian
5.0 (18 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Candied Yams

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Buffalo Wings

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Broccoli Casserole

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Crab Cake Sandwich

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

S'mores Bars

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Vegetable Beef Stew

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Cajun Roasted Turkey

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

American
5.0 (27 reviews)