Mme. Dube’s Healthy Apple Muffins 🍏
Description: Here’s a delicious quick n’ easy muffin for breakfast or snack, high on flavor, low on fat, and healthy too! Enjoy the goodness of apples in every bite!
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Recipe Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Apple, Fruit, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 183.1
- Fat Content: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.4mg
- Sodium Content: 453.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 10.3g
- Protein Content: 4.9g
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Whole wheat flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/3 cup | Skim milk |
| 1 cup | Unsweetened applesauce |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped walnuts |
| 1/4 cup | Raisins |
| 1 | Apple, peeled and diced |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 3 tbsp | Oats |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray (avoid using paper liners for this recipe).
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
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Prepare Apples and Nuts:
- Peel, core, and dice the apple.
- Chop the walnuts.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the diced apple, chopped walnuts, and raisins to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix together skim milk, unsweetened applesauce, and margarine until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
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Fill Muffin Tin:
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
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Top with Oats:
- Sprinkle a bit of oats on top of each muffin for added texture and flavor.
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Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve these delicious and healthy apple muffins for breakfast, as a snack, or anytime you crave a tasty treat!
These muffins are not only delightful to the taste buds but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making them a guilt-free indulgence suitable for any time of day. Enjoy the comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg as these muffins bake to perfection, filling your kitchen with warmth and joy. Whether you’re following a low-cholesterol diet or simply looking for a nutritious snack option, these healthy apple muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling energized throughout the day!
