Name: Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups white whole-wheat flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 0.75 cup buttermilk; 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples, preferably Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp; 2 tablespoons white sugar

Apple-Cinnamon Muffins

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These healthy apple-cinnamon muffins will put you in an autumnal state of mind no matter the time of year. Sprinkling the muffins with sugar before baking gives them a crispy top, just like a coffee-shop muffin--but these are a whole lot more nutritious than your average coffee-shop muffin, thanks to wholesome ingredients like white whole-wheat flour. Serve them for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack.

Julia Levy

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 muffins

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups white whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups finely chopped peeled apples, preferably Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp
2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Coat with cooking spray.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture; fold gently until just combined. Stir in butter until well incorporated. Fold in apples.
Scoop about 1/3 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar. Bake until the muffins are puffed and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220	Calories
9g	Fat
33g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 17g
Added Sugars 14g	28%
Protein 4g	9%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Vitamin A 301IU	6%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 6mcg	1%
Sodium 253mg	11%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 4mg	1%
Potassium 89mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.