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Healthy Apple Pie Muffins

All the delicious flavors you love about apple pie in a delicious, healthy muffin recipe.

Sound like magic? It tastes like magic too, I can’t wait to share this Fall Apple Pie Muffin recipe with you.

apple muffins in a bowl

After a summer break from baking fall always brings me right back to a baking frame of mind.  The aroma of cinnamon, apple and spices fill my kitchen with warmth…and children wanting to sample the goods.

How to Make Healthy Apple Muffins

This simple recipe doesn’t require pulling out the mixer.  Just a large mixing bowl, spoon and little stirring muscle.  The batter is thick, but the muffins are surprisingly light. If you don’t have apples on hand pears work well too.

Related: Pear Muffin Recipe

I promised you an easy recipe, and that’s exactly what this is! Grab your mixing bowl and let’s get started.

  1. Preheat
    Like most recipes, start by preheating your oven so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake.
  2. Mix
    You’ll only dirty one bowl, which makes clean up an absolute breeze. Dump all the dry ingredients in a bowl and combine. Then add the wet ingredients and stir with a spoon until well mixed.
  3. Pour
    Add the mixture to your muffin tin, evenly dividing between 12 muffin compartments
  4. Bake
    Put them in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

These apple spice muffins are great for a quick snack, or side in your lunch packing arsenal. My kids love muffins in their lunchboxes and this one makes the perfect lunchbox snack.

And when you are done with these, be sure to whip up a batch of my Coffee Cake Muffins. These are made with a cinnamon swirl and are absolutely delightful.

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Easy apple pie muffin recipe made with fresh, real ingredients. 

  • Author: MOMables
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup maple sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup chopped apple (about 1 apple)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients; flour, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add in applesauce, melted butter, milk and chopped apples. Stir until well combined.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

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Comments

  1. Lindy

    May 04, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Made these yesterday. They are delicious! I had a bit of icing from another food and drizzled a touch on these otherwise made them as written (using all purpose flour). I’m making them again today to give away to some church families. Thank you!

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      May 04, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      I”m so glad you enjoyed them, Lindy!

      Reply
  2. Karotz

    January 16, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    I made these last night in a mini muffin pan for my daughter and they came out great! Not overly sweet and very moist. I replaced the butter with coconut oil and milk with non-dairy milk for delicious vegan apple pie muffins! Thank you for posting the recipe – this is going in my recipe box

    Reply
  3. Karen

    October 17, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    these are super quick to make and my two kids approved!
    thanks once again :)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emilie Hebert

      October 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Awesome! So happy to hear that.

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth

    September 22, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Has anyone tried to make these as mini muffins?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      September 23, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Yes. they were done in about 12(ish) minutes.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        September 24, 2014 at 8:46 am

        Thank you – I find sometimes muffins with fruit don’t have as good of a texture as the big ones. My son can’t wait to try these. So far your recipes have been a big hit! Of course, I’m mostly starting with baked goods but I love that I’m making healthier versions of “treats” to go in his lunchbox.

        Reply
        • MOMables

          September 27, 2014 at 9:28 am

          Elizabeth, we all start with the things that are easiest to make and we can avoid buying first! Good luck in your healthier real food journey!

          Reply
  5. Allison

    February 20, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Could I make this GF? Not sure of substitution measurements…Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Brooke

      October 06, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      I would like to know also.

      Reply
    • Kasie

      September 28, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      I am going to give it a go with a GF 1:1 baking flour and see how it goes.

      Reply
  6. Kayla

    September 09, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Do I need to use pastry flour?! All I have on hand is white flour and regular whole wheat flour!

    Reply
    • MOMables

      September 09, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      use the all purpose. the whole wheat flour will make them dense.

      Reply
  7. Andria Hanski

    August 11, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I’m making these today but my kids do NOT like “chunks” of fruit in their muffins, breads, etc. PICKY! When i make banana bread I have to puree the banana to be sure the bread is free of banana bits. What do you suggest for the diced apple in this recipe? Could I grate the apple? I’m thinking grated apple would hopefully “melt” into the batter during baking. Thanks for your help :)

    Reply
    • MOMables

      August 11, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Andria, grate the apples first, then with a knife chop them on a cutting board. Or, if you have a food processor/mini chopper, finely chop the apple. it should blend right in with the dough.

      Reply
  8. gina valley

    October 02, 2012 at 12:14 am

    I think my kids will love these. They really love that apple pie type of flavor combination.

    Reply
    • Laura

      October 02, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      They will also make your house smell amazing..

      Reply
  9. marla

    October 01, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Love the muffins! Totally pinned :)

    Reply
    • Laura

      October 01, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you so much Marla! :) I have lots of your pins-your colors and recipes are always inspiring!

      Reply

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