Description
Soft, moist, and cinnamon‑spiced, these Greek yogurt apple muffins are a healthy and satisfying way to start your day. Packed with protein, sweetened naturally, and perfect for meal prep, they’re one of the best breakfast muffin ideas healthy enough to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain non‑fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
- Optional: extra cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray lightly with oil.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine: Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in diced apple.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired. Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter — it keeps the muffins tender.
- Substitute pears or add chopped walnuts for variety.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months — thaw overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg