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Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins

5 from 8 votes
These healthy, high-fiber, whole-grain apple muffins are made with fresh sweet apples, applesauce, walnuts, and a granola topping.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12
Course: Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup large apple (peeled, cored and grated)
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour ((King Arthur) or all purpose flour)
  • 3/4 cup wheat bran flour ((Bob's Redmill))
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup applesauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or canola)
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 oz granola (such as Purely Elizabeth)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine grated apple, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, bran, almond meal, flax, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk; set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix applesauce, coconut oil, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in apples and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into muffin tins and top each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of granola, then bake in the center rack about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let them cool and serve room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Sodium: 170mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 19g
- WW Points: 4