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Apple Pie Muffins Under 100 Calories - Light, Cozy, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (120 g) white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) neutral oil (canola or light olive) or melted light butter
  • 3/4 cup (180 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple (about 150 g), peeled and finely diced
  • Optional: 1–2 teaspoons coarse turbinado sugar for a light crunch on top

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine gently: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the apples: Add the diced apple and fold gently to distribute evenly. The batter will be thick.
  6. Portion the batter: Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. Aim for about 3/4 full in each. If using, sprinkle a pinch of turbinado sugar on top of each muffin for a delicate crust.
  7. Bake: Bake for 14–17 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. This helps them set and stay tender.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. They’re great plain, or with a thin swipe of almond butter if you’re not counting every calorie.