Savory Breakfast Muffins with Sausage and Apples

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 400F and grease a muffin pan with olive oil or cooking spray.

Cook the sausage:

1. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat, add oil, and sauté onion until translucent and tender. Add the garlic powder and sausage and break up until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.

Make the batter:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, coconut oil, and eggs.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined, don't overmix. Stir in ¾ cup cheese, apples, and cooked sausage.
4. Transfer the batter to the lined muffin tin, filling about ¾th full, and topping with cheese and chives, if using.

Bake:

1. Bake 5 minutes at 400F, lower the heat to 350F, and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Allow cooling 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin and enjoying.