Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
12 muffins
- ¾ cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup sunflower (or canola) oil
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup spelt or whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large gala apple, diced
- 1 tablespoons cane sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or spray lightly with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
Step 5
To the medium bowl with the almond milk, add the oil, sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the wet mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in two-thirds of the chopped apples. Use a ⅓ cup measuring cup to fill each muffin cup. Top with the remaining apples and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
Step 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
These muffins are perfect for fall! Easy to make and lightened up using applesauce, they're wonderfully moist and well-spiced.
Sunflower oil can be substituted with olive oil or canola oil.
