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Moist Greek Yogurt Apple Muffins

A stack of four golden brown greek yogurt apple muffins resting on a small, light-colored ceramic plate.
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Make light and fluffy apple muffins using Greek yogurt for extra moisture. This recipe yields wholesome, easy-to-make breakfast treats from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples and any optional nuts using a spatula.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use room temperature Greek yogurt and eggs.
  • If you prefer a sweeter top, sprinkle a mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon over the tops of the batter before baking.
  • This recipe makes excellent make ahead breakfast muffins; store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute applesauce for some of the butter if you want a low fat apple muffins alternative, but reduce the yogurt slightly.

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