Description
Baking with healthy ingredients doesn’t have to be a chore. These Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the creaminess of Greek yogurt. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a guilt-free dessert, these muffins are sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. 3. In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together. Then, fold in the diced apples.
5. 5. Scoop the batter into a 12-cup muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. 6. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Choose a balance of sweet and tart apples for the perfect flavor profile.
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Keep the cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg