I get so excited finding my favorite recipes in a healthy style, don’t you? Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the best. And adding in the applesauce is an addition I normally make to my otherwise “old” recipe. These are so easy to make and I just love the way the house smells of cinnamon as they bake. The original recipe made 12 muffins, but I doubled it to make more because my family is a bit larger. The fact that my health conscious members will eat these and love them adds a feeling of validation to my attempts to turn my eating habits around. Baby steps, baby steps! For more apple recipes see An Apple A day. Also see these Johnny Appleseed Muffins.
I get so excited finding my favorite recipes in a healthy style, don't you?
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 cups granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener e.g., Splenda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup milk
- 4 apples - peeled cored and chopped
- 1 cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener e.g., Splenda
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 24 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup sweetener, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, mix 2/3 cup applesauce, 2 eggs, and 2/3 cup milk. Stir the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture until just blended. Fold in the apples. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
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In a small bowl, mix 1 cup sweetener, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1 cup cinnamon, and 2 cups oats. Spread evenly over the muffin batter.
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Bake 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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I’m not a huge fall person but I do really enjoy the flavors of fall, like apple anything! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Thank you Emily. We have an orchard next to us and apples are my #1 favorite of all they sell. Enjoy your week.
These look absolutely delish! It’s so nice to see food that is both delicious and healthy.
Thanks for joining us at last week’s Reader Tip Tuesday! This week’s party is up and live all week long. We hope to see you there…
Thank you Jodie! I love these muffins too. Enjoy your week.
This is really different with the 2 layers. Does it show 2 layers after it is cooked or all blend together? I LOVE apples and cinnamon muffins.
Mine blend together but your may not so much. It is more like a marble cake than stacked. I love making these but never remember to make them when apples are no longer in season. Thanks for asking. Enjoy a lovely week!
Oh so wonderful! I love making muffins for a quick breakfast. Can we substitute with sugar?
Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!
Blessings,
Amy
Most definitely! I use splenda because I am diabetic. Another good substitute is applesauce. I hope you have a chance to try these muffins. Enjoy.
These sound so yummy! A great recipe to save for a cool fall day.
Thanks Kristen. My family loves this. I sometimes make these instead of corn bread in a pan.
These sound so delicious; wish I had some right now! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Thank you Lori. I am glad you like the recipe. Enjoy!
These are so perfect for fall! I have made recipes with applesauce instead of oil and it really does add wonderful moistness. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I will never add oil to a recipe again if applesauce will substitute well. Thanks Jann for leaving your thoughts.
Marilyn, these look gorgeous! I’m looking forward to freshly harvested apples to eat raw and bake with.
I have so many recipes for apples that I love. Thank goodness for bake sales and fundraisers so I can make them all. And we sure do love licking the beaters around here! Enjoy.
Your Apple Cinnamon Muffins will be fantastic for a nice fall treat! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
I am so glad you like the muffins Miz Helen. I hope you enjoy them. Have a wonderful day!
These look just right for a fall morning with hot coffee!
Thankyou Donna. I love them with coffee and will offer them as a treat to any giest. Enjoy your day.
Yum! This looks like the perfect fall treat! 🙂
Thank you Shiree. It is so moist and my kids love it! Have a great week.
What a great concept : ) I love that these are sugar-free and have part whole wheat!
Thanks Anna. I think they are even more than delicious with the healthy changes. Thanks for commenting. Have a good day.
These look so yummy. I bet they smelt amazing when they were cooking. Love cinnamon 🙂
They always do. And when the fam kows they are baking the traffic thru my kitchen picks up! They love they can grab and go since I don’t use cupcake wrappers. I make it too easy. LOL. Enjoy your week!
We both have apple recipes this week, Marilyn! Your apple cinnamon muffins look delicious. A nice after school treat for my grandchildren.
Thanks Pat! This is a great time of year for apples. The orchard across the street is just FULL of them. The only thing is I don;t have enough time to make the recipes and blog them! LOL. Enjoy your week.
A perfect and delicious fall morning breakfast on the go. Pour some coffee in the travel mug and off you go! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.
What more can you ask for? Thanks Helen. Enjoy your weekend!
These muffins sound great. It is definitely apple time and I love cinnamon in pretty much everything!
The apples at the orchard up the street are red and just hanging low on the brabches. I am glad these muffins appeal to you. Have a great week.
Now that fall is here what better to do with your apples than make Apple Cinnamon Muffins?