Healthy Apple Spice Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Apple Spice Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice syrup; ½ cup sucanat; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice; ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 eggs; 1 ¼ cups unbleached flour; ⅓ cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 apple, diced; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts; ⅓ cup raisins; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 1 tablespoon apple juice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup date sugar or 1 cup sucanat

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice syrup
½ cup sucanat
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups unbleached flour
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, diced
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup raisins
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon apple juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup date sugar or 1 cup sucanat

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease or line muffin tins.
2
Blend together brown rice syrup, sucanat, oil, apple juice, yogurt, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3
Mix in eggs, one at a time.
4
In a medium bowl, sift together flours, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
5
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6
Do not overmix.
7
Fold in diced apple, walnuts, and raisins.
8
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
9
Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10
Let cool in the tins for about 5 minutes to set then remove to a rack to cool completely.
11
If frosting, let muffins cool completely.
12
**FROSTING**Mix butter, cream cheese, and apple juice with an electric mixer on medium speed.
13
In a separate bowl, mix cinnamon and date sugar/sucanat.
14
Gradually add sugar mixture to cream-cheese mixture, blending on medium speed until stiff.
15
Use about 1 tablespoon frosting per muffin.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice syrup, ½ cup sucanat, 4 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, and more.

Yes, Healthy Apple Spice Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Apple Spice Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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