Spiced Apple Muffins (Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Spiced Apple Muffins (Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unbleached flour or 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup 2% buttermilk; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 egg whites; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 2 cups); ¼ cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups unbleached flour or 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% buttermilk
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 2 cups)
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
TO MAKE THE MUFFINS: Preheat the oven to 400*.
2
Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
3
In a large bowl, mix together the unbleached or all-purpose flour, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
4
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract.
6
Scrape into the well in the flour mixture.
7
Stir just until the batter is moistened.
8
Fold in the apples and walnuts.
9
Divide the batter evenly among the prepapred muffin cups.
10
TO MAKE THE TOPPING: In a small cup, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.
11
Sprinkle evenly over the muffins.
12
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.
13
Cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes.
14
Invert onto the rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 ½ cups unbleached flour or 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced Apple Muffins (Healthier!) 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.

Spiced Apple Muffins (Healthier!)

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