Spiced Apple Muffins Healthier
Transform your snack time with these moist and flavorful Spiced Apple Muffins, a healthier twist on a classic treat. Made with whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, and bursting with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins deliver wholesome goodness in every bite. Grated apple adds a refreshing juicy texture, while optional chopped walnuts bring a satisfying crunch. Perfect for breakfast, a midday boost, or a guilt-free dessert, these muffins are simple to prepare in just 15 minutes and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. They’re dairy-free and easily customizable, making them a must-try for anyone seeking a delicious yet nourishing treat. Bake a batch today and enjoy wholesome comfort in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 cup Grated apple
- 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
Fold in the grated apple and chopped walnuts (if using) with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Portion the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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 tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these healthier spiced apple muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2112 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.8 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*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.
