Heart Healthy Apple Muffins Recipe

Name: Heart Healthy Apple Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 golden delicious apple; juice of half lemon; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup pecans; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 eggs; 1 cup applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 - 3/4 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

1 -2 golden delicious apple
juice of half lemon
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 - 3/4 cup buttermilk

1
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees.
2
Peel and chop Golden Delicious Apple into Pieces.
3
Squirt with juice of a half a lemon, to keep color.
4
*Topping* Mix together: 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Pecans, and 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon. Set Aside.
5
*Muffin Batter* Whisk together Dry ingredients: All ingredients from Whole Wheat Flour through Salt. Set Aside.
6
Prepare Wet ingredients in a seperate bowl with a beater or in a mixer by adding in each ingredient one at a time as you beat or mix. Add in remaining ingredients from 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar through Vanilla Extract.
7
*Combine* Add dry ingredients into wet, alternating with Buttermilk. Stir in Apples. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and fill up each cup. Sprinkle with topping and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Enjoy. :).

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 golden delicious apple, juice of half lemon, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup pecans, and more.

Yes, Heart Healthy Apple 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.

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Heart Healthy Apple Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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