Healthy Apple Bran Muffins
Apple bran muffins are easy to make with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Low in fat and high in fiber — they make a great breakfast for your whole family!
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup wheat bran
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons butter flavored olive oil (a extra light olive oil would work too)
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line 12 muffin cups with liners, or lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl, set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat oil, yogurt, and sugar on high until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and milk (about half of each at a time). Fold in chopped apples.
- Divide into prepared muffin cups and sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- If desired, replace butter flavored olive oil with melted butter, vegetable or canola oil.
- Any type of apple will work. I like apples that stay firm when cooked.
- Batter can be mixed by hand if you don't want to get your mixer out.
- Substitute all-purpose flour for whole wheat, or a combination, if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g