Description
A soft, spiced muffin made with oats, whole wheat flour, yogurt, and diced apples—naturally sweetened and optionally topped with a maple oat crumble.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- ½ cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 apple, finely diced
Optional Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, yogurt, egg, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Stir in cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add oats and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in diced apple.
- In a separate bowl, mix topping ingredients (if using) until crumbly.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling ¾ full. Sprinkle with topping.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for best flavor and texture.
- No mixer needed—this is a one-bowl recipe.
- For added crunch, stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes