Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt (Printer-friendly)

Moist apple-cinnamon muffins with Greek yogurt — wholesome breakfast or snack, easy and quick.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin or lightly coat with oil spray.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Add diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if using. Fold into the batter.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These muffins feel decadent but are secretly nourishing—it's like pulling off a breakfast magic trick.
  • You can make them in under 40 minutes, so weekday mornings instantly feel special.
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I got bold and over-stirred—the muffins ended up chewy instead of tender, so gentle folding is key.
  • Discovering that room-temperature yogurt and eggs blend so much more smoothly saved me from lumpy batter headaches.
03 -
  • Lining your muffin tin is the best insurance for easy-release muffins—no more prying or scraping needed.
  • Resist the urge to open the oven door too early; the rising muffins need steady heat for their best height.

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