Description
These Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oat Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with whole wheat flour, oats, and fresh apples, these muffins are packed with fiber and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped apple (about one small apple with skin on)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 350°F.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or silicone liners. Set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and milk; whisk until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add dry ingredients and chopped apples to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Fill Muffin Liners: Scoop batter into muffin liners evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 18-25 minutes at 350°F until set. Avoid over-baking to prevent drying out.
- Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, you can sprinkle some additional oats or chopped nuts on top of the muffins before baking.
- These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time for quick and easy breakfasts on the go.
- You can substitute the apples with pears or berries for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Oat Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Breakfast Recipe, Oatmeal Muffins
