Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread Muffins
Big fall flavor in a small, delicious package - these cinnamon apple monkey bread muffins are simple to make and better-for-you.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Muffin Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup all purpose flour + 2 tbsp
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sugar Mix
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar replacement
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Apples
- 1 cup apples granny smith, chopped into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add greek yogurt and gently combine until dough is solid and uniform. Flour outside of dough so it's easier to handle (it can be sticky) and cut into 4 equal parts. Cut each part into 8 cubes. Set aside.
- Peel and cut apples. Combine sugar mix ingredients and toss apples in 2 tbsp of sugar mix, set aside.
- Toss dough chunks in remaining sugar mix.
- Spray muffin pan well and put 3 dough pieces in each. Layer on a bit of apple mix, then top with additional dough to round out 8 muffins. Spray tops well with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and caramelized on the outside. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm. (Optional: make a basic glaze with powdered sugar and a bit of milk for some extra sweetness, track points/calories accordingly)
Notes
Weight Watchers Points
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Nutrition
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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