Healthy Apple Spice Muffins
These apple spice muffins are the perfect blend of warm spices, sweet apples, and hearty granola, making them a healthy, flavorful, and quick homemade treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granola (without raisins)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1-1/2 cups grated, peeled apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, granola, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the apple juice and canola oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
- Gently fold in the grated apples using a spatula, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full for a perfectly domed top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.