Healthy Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
Tender apple-cinnamon muffins with Greek yogurt for a wholesome breakfast or snack; quick to prep and freezer-friendly.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, honey or maple syrup, olive oil or melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in diced apples and chopped nuts if using.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- You can sneak wholesome ingredients into an irresistibly tender muffin and no one’s the wiser.
- Having a batch on hand means breakfast (or snack time) is as easy as grabbing one and heading out the door.
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- If you overmix the batter, the muffins get tough—this really does make a difference.
- Switching up the apples for pears once made these unexpectedly fragrant and almost floral; don’t be afraid to experiment.
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- Swirling a teaspoon of extra honey over the tops just before baking makes a beautifully glossy, caramelized crust.
- Always let your muffins cool for at least 5 minutes; they firm up and release easily.