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Healthy Cinnamon Muffins - Soft, Cozy, and Simple to Make

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or half whole wheat, half all-purpose)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5% works best)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/3 cup raisins, or 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • Optional topping: 1 tablespoon coconut sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for a light sprinkle

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine gently: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix. If using mix-ins, fold them in now.
  5. Fill the cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. The cups should be about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the optional cinnamon sugar on top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps keep the crumb tender.