Nutty Apple Muffins
Indulge in these delectable nutty apple muffins, a delightful combination of wholesome flours, fragrant cinnamon, hearty oats, crunchy walnuts, and sweet apple butter. Baked to perfection, these low-fat and low-sugar muffins are perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1/2 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | cup whole wheat pastry flour |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 3/4 | cup rolled oats, not quick cooking |
| 1/3 | cup Splenda granular |
| 3 | tablespoons walnuts, chopped |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | cup low-fat buttermilk |
| 2 | tablespoons apple butter (see Sugar Free Crock Pot Apple Butter) |
| 2 | tablespoons light olive oil |
| 1 | cup cooking apple, grated, unpeeled (Rome, Jonagold, Granny Smith) |
| 1 | tablespoon brown sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon walnuts, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon rolled oats |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing or lining with cupcake papers. |
| 2. | In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, rolled oats, Splenda, and chopped walnuts. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, mix the egg, low-fat buttermilk, apple butter, light olive oil, and grated unpeeled apple. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix. |
| 4. | Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups. |
| 5. | In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and rolled oats for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture over the muffin tops. |
| 6. | Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Note that the muffins may not rise significantly. |
| 7. | Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 122.3 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 4.4 g |
Published on Jul 26, 2024 by Luminița