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Apple Pecan Muffin Recipe

This lighter healthier apple pecan muffin recipe, slightly adapted from Ellie Krieger, is light, tender and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Muffin
Servings: 12
Author: Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans walnuts would work too
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Muffins Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 apple peeled cored, and chopped

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Coat a standard (2-12-inch) 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl mix together topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Whisk together flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk the sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and buttermilk in a large bowl until well combined. Stir the flour mixture into the liquid mixture just until combined. Gently stir in apple chunks.
  • Divide the batter equally among the muffin cups. (I like to use an OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop ) Sprinkle with nut mixture.
  • Bake until the muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center, about 15-20 minutes. Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes and remove them to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy while still warm.

Notes

Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1 muffin): 213 calories, 8g fat, 35g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g protein and 6 WW PointsPlus value.