Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes blending cinnamon and apples for a wholesome treat perfect for snacks or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill the muffin tin with the batter, about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Optionally top with cinnamon frosting before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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