Granola does double duty in these Healthy Granola Muffins. It's mixed into the batter for pops of crunchy flavor and beautifully crowns the top of this healthy muffin. You're gonna want one for your lunchbox!
Raise your hand if you could use just a wee bit more energy. I've got both hands raised. The transition from summer to fall is swift. Lazy summer days have quickly turned into a marathon of carpooling, homework and after-school activities.
Healthy, portable snacks are in high demand, especially ones that pack some protein too. Enter my newest go-to recipe...
Healthy Granola Muffins
These muffins taste as good as they look. You'd never know that they're made with no oil (applesauce does the job of keeping them super moist) and a whole wheat flour blend.
I've got a trick that makes them simple to make and super tasty. Rather than chopping up nuts or fruit, just mix granola into the batter. As for the eye-catching topping, spoon more granola over the batter before baking.
I was thrilled to find a new product to use in this recipe: Nature Valley™ Protein Granola. The Oats 'n Honey variety perfectly complements the apple flavoring of these muffins...but, there's more to like.
A ½ cup Nature Valley™ Protein Granola provides 10 grams of protein and 22-26 grams of whole grain, at least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.
So...these easy-to-make, healthy muffins get a protein boost too! Easy applesauce muffins with a crunchy granola topping are a triple threat and that's why it's my new favorite muffin recipe! 🙂
Come to think of it, I'm in need of an energy boost...right now. I'll take two please!
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Healthy Granola Muffins
Ingredients
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar or stevia blend
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg lightly beaten or egg replacer
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup granola divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Stir egg and applesauce into the dry mix just until everything is moistened and combined.
- Fold in ¼ cup granola.
- Fill 6 muffins tins lined with paper liners or coated with cooking spray about ⅔ full. (Tip: If using paper liners, spritz them with cooking spray too!)
- Spoon 1 Tablespoon of granola over each tin with muffin batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are firm and granola just begins to brown a little.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tin and then remove to a wire rack to cool further.
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!
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Whitney @ www.sweetcayenne.com
Apple season is here! Can't wait to make apple baked goods and these muffins look so hearty and delicious. Better double up on the recipe because between me and my husband, they will be gone in no time!
Marjory
They freeze well too!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
Love the crunchy granola topping on these muffins!
Marjory
There's a little bit of crunch in every bite! 🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I've been on a mission lately to find healthier breakfast items for my family. These muffins are just that! Perfect! I can't wait to give them a try.
Marjory
Thanks Kim! I hope you enjoy them!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
Hot diggity dog! Those look fantastic!
Marjory
Thanks Rebecca! They taste as delicious as they look!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
I always need more energy! These look like the perfect grab and go breakfast as we enter fall and crazy busy season!
Marjory
Thanks Julie! I'm always on the look out for recipes that give you an energy boost. 🙂
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon
How did you know I already had this granola ready to go at home!? 🙂 Seriously though, a perfect use for leftover granola (not that I know what that is..).
Marjory
LOL! I always have granola on hand too! I add it to everything from yogurt to fruit!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
These muffins look like our perfect to-go breakfast! I love the granola in the batter!
EA-The Spicy RD
Yum! I'd definitely like to try making a gluten-free version of these muffins. I'm pretty sure my kids would love them too 🙂
Marjory
Awesome! I'd love to hear how they turn out!
Tara
These look like fantastic muffins for back to school, delish!!
Marjory
Thanks! Muffins are a lunch box staple around here!
The Food Hunter
these do sound easy
[email protected] Mom
Love muffins look perfect for fall!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Love the crunchiness from the granola on top... sounds aamazing!
Meseidy
Great to make ahead for an easy on the go breakfast!
Paula - bell'alimento
What a great make ahead breakfast!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
These are perfect for those grab and go mornings!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
LOVING the granola on top of your muffin! Looks very soft and delicious.
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
These are gorgeous and such a fun twist on a streusel topping
Lizzy
Made these last night with a coconut granola blend and they were a big hit. Trying a cinnamon granola blend next!
Marjory
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Love the blends that you tried!
Ali
These look so good! And just what I need for a birthday party for a nutritionist 🙂 I only have bleached all purpose flour....do you think that would work?
Marjory Pilley
Absoutely!