Description
These Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins are a healthy and delicious treat that combines the sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon and the creamy texture of Greek yogurt. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
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
- 1 cup diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together until evenly mixed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, apple sauce, and the egg until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without bruising them.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- These muffins are best served warm, straight from the oven or reheated slightly.
- You can substitute sugar with honey for a natural sweetener alternative, adjusting quantity to taste.
- Using Greek yogurt adds protein and moisture, but you can replace it with plain yogurt if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
