Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oat Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These healthy apple cinnamon oat muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and cinnamon, they offer a nutritious option for healthy fall baking.

This apple cinnamon muffins recipe is simple and can be prepared in no time. Enjoy these cozy apple muffins warm from the oven, making them an ideal choice for a comforting breakfast or a midday pick-me-up.

Wholesome Apple Muffins for Breakfast

Golden brown healthy apple cinnamon oat muffins cooling on a rack with fresh apples in the background.

These apple breakfast muffins are packed with flavor and nutrition. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, making it perfect for sharing or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 cup diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, oil, and eggs until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts or raisins if using.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.