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Golden whole wheat muffins topped with a crunchy oat crumble and filled with fresh diced apples on a wire cooling rack.
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Healthy Apple Crumble Muffins

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups diced apples
  • 0.25 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the diced apples.
  • Prepare the crumble by mixing the rolled oats, melted coconut oil, 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl until clumps form.
  • Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle the oat crumble topping over each muffin.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.