Description
These Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins are a guilt-free delight combining wholesome oats, fresh apples, and the creamy tang of Greek yogurt with a warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, they 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 get it ready for baking the muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, apple sauce, and the large egg until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined without over-mixing.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold in the diced apples to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Best served warm to enjoy the full flavor and moist texture.
- You can substitute sugar with honey for a natural sweetener alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
