Description
Wake up to the delightful aroma of fresh-baked Early Light Apple Cinnamon Muffins. These healthy breakfast muffins combine sweet apples with warm cinnamon spice for the perfect morning treat that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh apples, diced
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Optional: 1/4 cup rolled oats
Optional: 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula. Mix just until combined – don’t overmix.
5. Carefully fold in the diced apples and any optional add-ins you’re using.
6. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
These muffins are Weight Watchers friendly and can be made gluten-free by substituting with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji apples work best for this recipe.
For lower sugar content, substitute with stevia or reduce sugar amount by half.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg