Low Fat Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Start your day with a wholesome treat by baking these Low Fat Apple Cinnamon Muffins, a guilt-free delight bursting with warm, comforting flavors! This easy recipe uses a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flours for a light yet hearty texture, while unsweetened applesauce replaces extra fats, making these muffins a nutritious choice. The sweetness of chopped Granny Smith apples pairs beautifully with aromatic cinnamon, creating a naturally spiced flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no need for fancy equipment, these moist muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or to tuck into lunchboxes. Make a batch today and enjoy deliciously soft, low-fat muffins fresh from the oven!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
• 1 cups granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, add the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugars are dissolved into the applesauce.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the applesauce mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and stir gently until just combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the milk, stirring gently, until the batter is moist. Do not over-mix.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped apple pieces until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1654.7

Total Fat 10.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 2112.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 365.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 168.3g
Protein 34.5g	0%

Vitamin D 116.0IU	0%
Calcium 484.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 998.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.5%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 86.4%