Description
Delightful Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins that are moist and flavorful, combining tender chunks of fresh apples with the warmth of cinnamon, all enriched with creamy Greek yogurt for a healthy twist on classic muffins.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup (150g), packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to combine and aerate the mixture for light muffins.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Then fold in the diced apples carefully.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper liners or non-stick spray. Fill each cup about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
- Cool Down: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast with the sweetness of the muffins.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking adds extra flavor and a slight crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, Greek yogurt muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe
