Description

Start your day with a warm, fluffy bite of these Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins—perfectly spiced, naturally sweetened, and enriched with creamy Greek yogurt for moisture and protein. Whether you’re seeking breakfast ideas, a healthy snack, or an easy recipe for meal prep, these muffins deliver all the comfort and flavor of fall. Simple ingredients and pantry staples make this one of those food ideas you’ll return to again and again. Ideal for quick breakfast routines or wholesome treats for the whole family.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup brown sugar

1 large egg

¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups chopped apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

¼ cup melted butter (or neutral oil)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, egg, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.

5. Fold in chopped apples evenly.

6. Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter. Optionally sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

To make them dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt and milk with non-dairy alternatives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 170
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 125mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: apple muffins, Greek yogurt muffins, cinnamon muffins, healthy snack, breakfast ideas