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Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Delight in these Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins, a protein-packed breakfast that brings cozy fall flavors to your mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for a lighter texture
  • 2 tsps Baking Powder Reacts with baking soda for rise
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Works with baking powder for fluffiness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warm flavor
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Ensures moisture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides depth of flavor
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps muffins moist
  • 2 large Large Eggs Use room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Infuses aroma and flavor
  • 2 cups Finely Diced Apples Use Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar Optional topping
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Optional topping

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease it.
  2. Peel and finely dice the apples into small cubes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples into the batter evenly.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle granulated sugar and ground cinnamon on top before baking.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy these muffins fresh or store them for later. For optimal texture, use room temperature ingredients.

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