Caramel Apple Almond Muffins

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Caramel Apple Almond Muffins - a perfect blend of sweetness and crunch for your breakfast or snack
in Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

38 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce ( I used homemade )
1/4 cup stevia , baking blend ( I used Krisda )
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
2 packets caramel-flavoured stevia ( I used Krisda )
1 apple , peeled cored and diced
3 tablespoons slivered almonds , toasted
1/2 tablespoon large-flake rolled oats
1/2 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
125
Sugar
4g
Fat
4g
Caramel Apple Almond Muffins are a perfect blend of sweetness and crunch in every bite. These muffins are made with wholesome ingredients that are low in sugar and high in fiber. These muffins are perfect for a weekday breakfast or an afternoon snack. The applesauce, almond milk, and whole wheat flour used in this recipe add more fiber to the muffins, which promotes digestive health and lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The diced apple and toasted almonds add a nice crunch to the soft muffins, making them a delightful treat to have with a warm cup of coffee or tea. This recipe makes 12 muffins, which means you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy them as a healthy snack throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, stevia, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, and rice vinegar until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5.In a small bowl, beat the egg and caramel-flavoured stevia together until frothy.
6.Add the egg mixture to the batter and stir until well combined.
7.Fold in the diced apple and toasted slivered almonds.
8.In a separate bowl, combine the large-flake rolled oats, sliced almonds, and turbinado sugar.
9.Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the oat-almond mixture over the muffins.
10.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11.Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These moist and fluffy muffins are perfectly sweetened with homemade unsweetened applesauce, stevia, and dark brown sugar.

The diced apple and toasted almonds add a nice crunch to the soft muffins.

These muffins are low in sugar and high in fiber, making them a healthy breakfast or snack option.

CONS

The whole wheat pastry flour used in this recipe gives a denser texture to the muffins as compared to using all-purpose flour.

Some may find the muffins less sweet than traditional bakery muffins that are loaded with sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Caramel Apple Almond Muffins are a healthy breakfast or snack option as they are low in sugar and high in fiber.
Applesauce and almond milk reduce the fat and calorie content as compared to using butter and dairy milk.
Whole wheat pastry flour adds more fiber to the muffins, promoting digestive health and helping in weight management.
Apples help in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

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