Description
These Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins are a delicious and guilt-free treat combining wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and fresh apples. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, they offer a moist texture with a hint of cinnamon and natural sweetness from applesauce.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 large egg
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, apple sauce, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until the batter is just combined without overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples carefully to disperse them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full for proper rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the muffins turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store the muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- You can substitute sugar with honey for a natural sweetener alternative.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor if desired.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
