Whole Grain Apple Muffins
Create these delicious, whole wheat muffins for a hearty breakfast!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 c freshly ground whole wheat flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 C honey
- 1/3 C olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 C milk, buttermilk or a dairy-free option
- 1 1/2 C applesauce
- 2 C diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, then liberally grease your muffin pan. Set aside.
- Dice 2 apples into bite-size pieces, until you have approximately 2 C. Set aside.
- Take your freshly-ground flour and fluff it for 15 seconds with a whisk. Measure 4 C into a mixing bowl.
- Add remaining dry ingredients and whisk for another 15 seconds.
- In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients until well mixed.
- Pour over dry goods and stir the two together until just mixed.
- Fold in apples, then proceed to fill muffin tins just past each cup's rim.
- Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until centers are firm.
- Remove from muffin pan and let cool. Store in an airtight, plastic bag to prevent drying out.
- Use in a week's time or freeze.
