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Fruit and a Healthy Muffin

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Fruit and a healthy muffin is a wholesome, satisfying treat combining the natural sweetness of fresh fruit with the hearty goodness of a nutritious muffin. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, these muffins are made with whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners, and fresh fruits.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 cup fresh fruit (blueberries, diced apples, or mashed bananas)
  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, honey or maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and oil until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in your chopped or whole fruit of choice.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about ¾ of the way full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use frozen fruit if fresh isn’t available, but toss in a bit of flour before adding to the batter.
  • Add nuts, seeds, or Greek yogurt for extra protein and texture.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp or 1 week in the fridge.
  • To freeze, place muffins in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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