Healthy apple pie muffins, start your day happy and healthy

Morning is the time to set the tone for the rest of your day. What if you give your morning routine some extra love with a delicious, healthy and cheerful breakfast? These healthy apple pie muffins are exactly what you need! They smell and taste like an old-fashioned apple pie, but are nutritious enough to give you an energetic start. The best part? They are super easy to make. Get inspired and bake these muffins to start your day with joy!

Why apple pie muffins?

We all know that a good breakfast is essential. But how nice is it to serve something that is not only nutritious, but also incredibly tasty? These muffins taste like apple pie, but are free from refined sugars and packed with healthy ingredients. Perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. And guess what? Your house will also smell delicious while they are baking. That is a party in itself!

The recipe for healthy apple pie muffins

Recipe for 10 to 12 muffins, ±200 calories each.
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Ingredients

• 150 grams of oatmeal (grind the oatmeal in a blender)
• 50 grams of almond flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 100 ml unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 apple (cut into small cubes)
• Handful of walnuts (coarsely chopped, optional)

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place muffin cups in a muffin baking tin .

2. Mix the dry ingredients : Place the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.

3. Mix the wet ingredients : Beat the eggs until smooth. In another bowl, mix in the mashed bananas, applesauce and honey or maple syrup.

4. Combine Wet and Dry : Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth.

5. Add the apple and extras : Stir the apple cubes and, if desired, the walnuts through the batter.

6. Fill the muffin cups : Divide the batter between the 12 cups. Fill them to about ¾ full.

7. Bake! Place the muffins in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Check with a skewer if they are done: if the skewer comes out clean, your muffins are done.

8. Cool and enjoy : Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then completely on a wire rack. Time to enjoy!

A happy start to your day

What makes these muffins extra fun is that you can personalize them. For example, add some raisins or blueberries, or sprinkle some almond flakes over the batter before baking. It's all about what makes you happy. Serve them with a layer of Greek yogurt or a little peanut butter for extra luxury.

Looking for some extra motivation to wake up happy? Try this recipe and give the start of your day a little extra cheer and energy. Happy baking! 🍎