Low Fat Apple Streusel Muffins
Start your day on a flavorful yet guilt-free note with these Low Fat Apple Streusel Muffins, a wholesome fusion of warm spices, tender apples, and a delightfully crunchy oat topping. Made with a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, these muffins are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of brown sugar, keeping them light and low in fat without skimping on taste. The comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg shine through every bite, while a buttery oat streusel adds an irresistible textural contrast. Perfect as a nutritious breakfast option, a midday snack, or even a healthy dessert, these muffins are ready in just 35 minutes and yield 12 servings of baked perfection. Packed with fiber, flavor, and just the right amount of indulgence, these muffins are the ideal treat for those looking to enjoy a healthier version of a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.25 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 1 tablespoon Chilled butter (cut into tiny pieces)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then stir in the applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold the diced apple into the batter until evenly distributed.
For the streusel topping, mix the oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the chilled butter pieces and use your fingers or a pastry blender to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle a small amount of the streusel mixture over the top of each muffin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Low Fat Apple Streusel Muffins as a light and delicious treat for breakfast or snack time!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1880 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.0 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
