Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins Healthy Version

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these healthy Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins! Made with wholesome whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins strike the perfect balance between nutrition and flavor. Juicy chunks of fresh apple and creamy pumpkin puree pair wonderfully with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, while a crumbly streusel topping made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and melted coconut oil adds a delightful texture. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are perfect for a nutritious breakfast, midday snack, or guilt-free dessert. Boosted with fiber, natural sweetness, and seasonal ingredients, these pumpkin apple muffins are fall baking at its healthiest and most delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups rolled oats (for streusel topping)
• 0.25 cups almond flour (for streusel topping)
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (for streusel topping)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (for streusel topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 7

To prepare the streusel topping, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted coconut oil in a small bowl. Stir until crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.

Step 9

Bake the muffins 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 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy these healthy pumpkin apple streusel muffins as a snack or breakfast treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2100.3

Total Fat 66.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 376.9mg	0%
Sodium 1870.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.8g	0%
Total Sugars 137.9g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 408.7mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2428.1mg	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: 27.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 62.9%