If you're looking for a comforting, simple muffin that’s both nourishing and perfectly sweet, this one’s for you! Made with cozy fall spices and topped with our Taylored Maple Pecan Pie granola, these muffins will fill your kitchen with the smell of maple and cinnamon. Plus, they’re a perfect grab-and-go snack that actually fills you up, thanks to whole grains and grated apples—the perfect afternoon pick-me-up!

  • Ingredients

    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • ⅔ cup maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups grated apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work well)
    • Taylored Maple Pecan Pie granola, for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
    3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add in the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in the grated apples, careful not to overmix.
    4. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Top each muffin with a generous sprinkle of Taylored Maple Pecan Pie granola for that satisfying crunch that takes these muffins up a notch.
    5. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    6. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

✨ Chef's Tips

If you want even more apple flavor, try grating your apples with the skin on—just make sure to wash them well. And for a richer texture, swap the coconut oil with melted unsalted butter.

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