Simple Whole Wheat Muffins
Start your day with these wholesome and flavorful Simple Whole Wheat Muffins, a healthier twist on classic baked goods that's perfect for breakfast or snacking. Made with nutrient-packed whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners like honey and unsweetened applesauce, and a hint of warm ground cinnamon, these muffins strike the perfect balance between hearty and delicious. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this easy recipe uses basic pantry staples and is ideal for meal prep or a quick treat on busy mornings. Each batch yields 12 tender muffins with no refined sugar—an excellent choice for those seeking a nutritious and satisfying homemade snack. Enjoy them as-is, or pair them with a smear of butter or jam for an extra touch of indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1.25 cups milk
- 0.33 cups honey
- 0.33 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*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.
