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Close-up of fluffy Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins resting on a light gray countertop, showing caramelized apple edges and rich cinnamon speckles.

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins: Fluffy Greek Yogurt Recipe

Achieve bakery-quality perfection with these Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Featuring a fluffy, golden-brown domed crumb packed with diced green apples, warming cinnamon, and Greek yogurt for an incredibly moist, springy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour 180g
  • 1 tsp baking powder 5g
  • ½ tsp baking soda 2.5g
  • 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon 12g
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt 3g
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 120g, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup 80ml
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil 60ml
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1 ½ cups Granny Smith green apples 190g, finely diced

Equipment

  • 1 12-Cup Metal Muffin Tin Essential for rapid heat conduction.
  • 12 White Corrugated Paper Muffin Liners Prevents sticking and provides a bakery aesthetic.

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup metal muffin tin with white corrugated paper muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly speckled.
  3. In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, room-temperature eggs, and vanilla extract until entirely smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a silicone spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold the diced green apples into the batter. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners, filling them to the brim. Press a few extra apple chunks gently onto the tops.
  6. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes. Keeping the oven door closed, reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 14-16 minutes until the tops are domed, golden-brown, and slightly caramelized at the edges.

Notes

Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure eggs and yogurt are at room temperature so the melted coconut oil does not solidify upon contact.
Proper Cooling: Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Leaving them in the hot tin will cause the bottoms to steam and turn soggy.