This Healthy Apple Muffin Recipe is soft and moist, evenly spiced, and topped with an straightforward crumb topping.
author’s note
The Muffins My Kids Think Are Dessert!
Every fall, we kick off the season with a family apple-picking trip. It’s become one of a reliable traditions. We always come home with way more apples than I planned for, but I never worry about using them up.
Between this healthy apple muffin recipe, apple pie, and my go-to apple chicken salad, I fly through them.
These Apple Muffins were inspired by bakery-style muffins but made with better ingredients. They still have that same flavor, moisture, and texture you’d expect, but they’re a little more feel-good. It is satisfying to that my kids think they’re getting a treat, but they’re actually reliable for breakfast or a snack that keeps them full and happy.
Healthy Apple Muffin Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tips & straightforward Swaps |
|---|---|
| Apples | Granny Smith adds a nice tart flavor, but Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, or Jonagold all work beautifully. Dice them very small so they soften evenly while baking. |
| Greek Yogurt | Use full-fat, flavorful Greek yogurt. I prefer Greek God’s Honey Vanilla. |
| Flour | Use plain white for regular muffins, or white whole wheat. |
| Coconut Oil | Melt it first, then let it cool before mixing it into the batter. Neutral oil or melted butter also work well. |
| Warm Spices | Want even more spice? Add some apple pie spice or add an extra pinch of cinnamon. |
How To Make This Healthy Apple Muffin Recipe
- Prep: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease/flour 8 muffin cavities. No liners.
- Dry Mix: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices.
- Wet Mix: Whisk egg, yogurt, coconut oil, vanilla, and brown sugar.
- Apple: Mix diced apple with lemon juice; add to dry ingredients.
- Combine & Fill: Mix wet into dry. Fill muffin cavities 3/4 full. Add water to empty spots.
- Topping: Mix topping ingredients; sprinkle on apple muffins. Bake for 20-23 mins
chelsea’s recipe tip
Tips For Success
- Spoon and level the flour to ensure moist, soft muffins.
- Measure ingredients accurately; a food scale is ideal. Here’s the one I use.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to prevent muffins from sinking in the center.
- Use finely chopped apples, not grated, to prevent excess moisture in this healthy apple muffin recipe.
Storage
Store this cooled healthy apple muffin recipe in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, wrap cooled muffins and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temp or microwave to reheat.
More Apple Recipes:
Desserts
Applesauce Bread
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Apple Cheesecake Bars
Salads
Apple Salad Recipe
