Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping
Sweet and crunchy on the tops, moist and bursting with warm fall flavors on the inside these healthier streusel apple muffins are a MUST try!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour all-purpose, whole wheat, whole grain spelt will all work. I used whole grain spelt.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup maple syrup honey would work
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups diced apple about 1 medium apple*
For the oat streusel topping:
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tablespoon flour any type works
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liners or coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- Create a well with flour and add eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and applesauce. Stir until flour disappears. Do not over stir. Gently fold in the diced apples. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in coconut oil.
- Fill 12 muffin cups evenly and almost full. Sprinkle each muffin with oat streusel topping. Slightly press streusel into batter. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
*apple does not need to be peeled
Inspired by my Strawberry Banana Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 172.6mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 13.2g