Healthy and Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
I could be completely satisfied eating these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins everyday.
Apples, cinnamon and oats is a classic combination.
All of these flavours come together for a delicious, warming apple muffin that’s perfect for enjoying during the cooler seasons.
I have always enjoyed muffins like these Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins but have found some classic baked style muffin recipes are a bit sweet. So, I wanted to create a new recipe in these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins that are full of good for you ingredients that the whole family will love!
Fresh apples are swirled through batter that comes together easily and chocked full of wholesome ingredients.
Why you’ll love this apple cinnamon oatmeal muffin recipe
- Pair these with a yogurt for a quick breakfast on busy mornings!
- These apple cinnamon oatmeal muffins are a perfect after school snack.
- Just like banana bread, these apple muffins taste even better the next day! Make a batch of muffins today and enjoy them tomorrow.
- You don’t need a mixer to make this apple cinnamon oatmeal muffin recipe!
Ingredients needed for these healthy apple muffins
Apples: A sweet but firm apple like ambroisia, pink lady or honey crisp works really well in this recipe.
Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats are a healthy grain and pair deliciously with the apples, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Flour: all purpose flour brings together the muffin batter
Maple Syrup: maple syrup is perfect to naturally sweeten these muffins.
Greek Yogurt: plain Greek yogurt gives these muffins a little boost of protein.
Eggs: eggs are needed help to bind the muffin batter together
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I love to use extra-virgin olive oil but you could substitute with the same amount of melted butter or avocado oil
Seasonings: ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg add the perfect flavour when paired with apples
How to make these apple oatmeal muffins
Step 1: Pre heat the oven to 350F.
Step 2: Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
Step 3: Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt) in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (maple syrup, olive oil, eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract).
Step 5: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick and that’s ok!
Step 6: Then, stir in the diced apple until just combined.
Step 7: Divide the muffin batter evenly between the muffin tins and top each muffin with a sprinkle of oats if desired.
Step 8: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the muffin clean.
Expert tips for making these muffins
- Instead of extra-virgin olive oil you could substitute with the same amount of melted butter or avocado oil.
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I love using an ice cream scoop or a large cookie scoop to distribute the muffin batter evenly.
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Don’t overmix the muffin batter to get that perfectly soft muffin texture. Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined.
Common questions
Can I use granny smith apples in this recipe?
I find granny smith apples are a bit tart for this recipe but if that’s all you have on hand you can definitely give them a try.
Can I make these apple muffins gluten-free?
YES! I’ve tested this recipe using 1:1 baking flour to replace regular flour and certified gluten-free oats instead of regular oats. Just substitute the same amounts and you’re all set.
How to store these homemade muffins
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, let the muffins cool completely and then place them in an airtight container or ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the frozen muffin thaw at room temperature before enjoying them.
More apple recipes to make from the blog
Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free Option!)
The Best Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Equipment
- 12 cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 apple, diced a firm & crisp apple like ambroisia, pink lady or honey crisp
- extra oats for garnish
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350F.
- Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt) in one bowl and set aside.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (maple syrup, olive oil, eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract).
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick and that's ok!
- Then, stir in the diced apple until just combined.
- Divide the muffin batter evenly between the muffin tins and top each muffin with a sprinkle of oats.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out of the muffin clean.
these muffins are terrific turned out moist tasty
i will make again thank you for sharing
This is so wonderful to hear! So glad you enjoyed them and will make them again 🙂
making the banana oatmeal cups don’t have peanut butter added hazelnut spread instead added 1/2 almond flour and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips ..thank you for the inspiration
Sounds like delicious substitutions!
These muffins were loved by everyone in the family! Converted it to GF by substituting the 1 3/4c. flour with 3/4c. bob’s red mill 1 to 1 baking flour, 1/4c. coconut flour and one additional egg. Texture and taste were amazing! Recipe doubled well because, with 3 kids, one dozen doesn’t last long enough!
So happy to hear this Heather! I love that you were able to adapt this for a gluten-free muffin for the family!
The scent of these muffins filled the house and it made for an incredible morning. Paired with the light and fluffy end product, this was the best way to enjoy a slow saturday morning!
Awe yes I love to hear this Brittany! So glad you were able to enjoy these for a lovely, cozy morning 🙂
I used to love muffins loaded with sugar like a cupcake without frosting. As I’ve grown older, I definitely prefer a less sweet version, and you can never go wrong with apples and cinnamon! Your muffins look delicious!
Thank you for the recipe love Kelly! I am sooo on-board with what you’re saying – I used to feel the same way about muffins! But, now I like a little less sweetness too which is exactly why I created this recipe. I do hope you enjoy them!
I love recipes like these, they are just what you want to have on a cool autumn/early winter morning!
Thank you for the recipe love! And same here for Autumn or Winter mornings, one of my fav recipes for sure. Enjoy!
We are a big time muffin household. My kids always take them for snacks at school, so I”m always trying new recipes. These sound so mighty delicious! The best oatmeal flavor is apple cinnamon!
They’re so perfect for snacks! And I agree flavour-wise, apple cinnamon and oats is the best! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
These muffins look delicious Jess! I was just thinking I have quite a few apples to use up and it’s always nice to wake up to freshly baked muffins. Such a treat.
Thank you for the recipe love Bernice! I love apple season too and even better to wake up to freshly baked muffins I agree! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Oh my goodness, yum!!! The Apple, maple syrup and oats together are just so good! Fabulous recipe, thank you:-)
Thank you Sabrina! And you got it, the apples + maple syrup + oats definitley hits the mark. Enjoy the recipe!