Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Moist, fluffy, and packed with warm spices — these muffins are made with whole wheat flour, fresh apples, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3.5gFat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup neutral oil like canola or vegetable
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled, diced apples about 2 medium apples
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples (and nuts or raisins if using).
- Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for natural sweetness.
- Wrap the muffins individually and freeze up to 2 months.
- Use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt instead of eggs/applesauce for vegan version.
- For crunch, top with a sprinkle of oats or brown sugar before baking.
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