Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

DESCRIPTION

These healthy apple cinnamon muffins are made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. They’re loaded with fall flavor and extra moist thanks to pumpkin! Vegan modifications included.

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4 cup (4 Tablespoons) butter, softened*
2. 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
3. 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt*
4. 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
5. 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 Tablespoons water (or 2 regular eggs)
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla
7. 1 cup all-purpose flour
8. 1 cup whole wheat flour
9. 1 teaspoon baking powder
10. 1 teaspoon baking soda
11. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
12. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13. 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apple pieces (about 1–2 apples)

TOPPING

1. 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
2. 1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners or coat with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 Tablespoons of ground flaxseed with the 6 Tablespoons of water and let sit while you start preparing the other ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the topping – 2 Tablespoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
5. In a large bowl, mix the 3/4 cup sugar with the softened butter until combined. Add the flaxseed/water mixture, pumpkin and vanilla. Stir in yogurt.
6. Fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Gently stir in the apple chunks.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan and sprinkle with the brown sugar topping. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of 1 of the muffins comes out clean.
8. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Store any leftover muffins in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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