Low Fat Apple Crisp Muffins

Start your morning on a wholesome note with these irresistible Low Fat Apple Crisp Muffins—an easy, guilt-free twist on a classic dessert! Packed with the natural sweetness of apples and a warm hint of cinnamon, these muffins are made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours for a hearty texture. Unsweetened applesauce cuts down on fat while keeping every bite moist and tender, and a lightly spiced oat crumble topping adds just the right amount of crunch. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these muffins are the perfect low-fat treat for breakfast or as a midday snack. Whether you’re looking for a healthy option or just love all things apple, these muffins deliver big flavor with little effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup fat-free milk
• 1 large apple
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole wheat flour, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce, 0.5 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 0.5 cup fat-free milk. Stir until well mixed.

Step 4

Core and finely dice the large apple. Fold the diced apple into the wet ingredients.

Step 5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

For the topping, mix 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the tops of the muffin batter.

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 them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Low Fat Apple Crisp Muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1957.7

Total Fat 28.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 223.2mg	0%
Sodium 1882.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 393.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 195.0g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 442.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1617.9mg	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: 12.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 78.5%