Healthy Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
Moist whole-wheat muffins with diced apples, cinnamon and creamy Greek yogurt — wholesome breakfast or snack in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with oil spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, honey or maple syrup, olive oil or melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Carefully fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt makes these muffins extra moist but still light, which always feels like a secret trick to making guilt-free treats.
- Chopped apples make every bite juicy, and the batter comes together in a single bowl for less mess and more ease.
02 -
- One tragic batch taught me the hard way that overmixing whole wheat batter makes muffins dense—stir gently and just until combined.
- Baking times can vary depending on your apple pieces, so always check with a toothpick around 18 minutes and trust your nose; when it smells amazing, they're nearly done.
03 -
- Sift or fluff your flour before measuring for the lightest muffin texture every time.
- A splash of lemon juice on your apples keeps them from browning while you prep.