Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes Healthy Muffin Recipes Healthy Apple Muffin Recipes Apple-Cinnamon Muffins 5.0 (7) 7 Reviews These healthy apple-cinnamon muffins will put you in an autumnal state of mind no matter the time of year. Sprinkling the muffins with sugar before baking gives them a crispy top, just like a coffee-shop muffin--but these are a whole lot more nutritious than your average coffee-shop muffin, thanks to wholesome ingredients like white whole-wheat flour. Serve them for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 muffins Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups white whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup buttermilk ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples, preferably Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp 2 tablespoons white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Coat with cooking spray. Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture; fold gently until just combined. Stir in butter until well incorporated. Fold in apples. Scoop about 1/3 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar. Bake until the muffins are puffed and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes. Tips To make ahead: Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, July 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 220 Calories 9g Fat 33g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 muffin Calories 220 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 17g Added Sugars 14g 28% Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 52mg 17% Vitamin A 301IU 6% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 6mcg 1% Sodium 253mg 11% Calcium 64mg 5% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 4mg 1% Potassium 89mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.