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Bakery Style Apple Butter Muffins

Olivia Daly
Perfectly spiced healthy bakery style apple butter muffins. A delicious whole grain Fall muffin with that amazing crunchy domed muffin top.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (8g) ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (fresh if possible)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (240g) apple butter
  • 1/3 cup (60g) canola oil
  • 1 cup (220g) unsweetened oat milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/4 cup (55g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional, to sprinkle on top)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425℉. Line or spray 12 muffin tins.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the eggs, brown sugar and apple butter. Whisk until well combined. Add in the canola oil, milk, yogurt and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold until just combined. DON'T overmix.
  • Divide the batter into the 12 muffin tins. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar on top of each muffin if using and place in the oven for 7 minutes at 425℉.
  • Drop the temperature to 350℉ and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to fully cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy!
Keyword Apple Butter Baking, Apple Butter Muffins, Apple Butter Recipes, Bakery Style Apple Butter Muffins, Healthy Apple Butter Muffins, Whole Grain Apple Butter Muffins
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