Wholesome Apple Muffins
These muffins combine nutrient-rich apples and whole-grain flour into hearty apple muffins that make a perfect breakfast on-the-go!
Recommended Apple Variety:
Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Johnathan, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Paula Red, Rome
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup white whole wheat flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2/3 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup Michigan Apple variety of your choice, cored, peeled and finely chopped
Nutrition:
Per muffin
- 160 Calories
- 7g Fat
- 24g Carbohydrate
- 2.5g Protein
- 68mg Sodium
- 17mg Cholesterol
- 2.5g Fiber
Serving Size:
- Makes 12 muffins
Directions:
- For topping – Mix 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oven to 375°. Spray the muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray or line with baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon; blend well.
- In a small bowl, combine apple juice, oil, and egg; mix well.
- Add apple juice mixture to dry ingredients and stir until moistened. Fold in chopped apples.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and sprinkle muffins with cinnamon sugar topping mixture; bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing from the pan.
