Apple Flaxseed Muffins are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the fall apple picking season. Made with wholesome ingredients, these muffins make a great addition to any breakfast spread.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Fall is in the air, and that means it's time for apple picking, cozy sweaters, and of course, apple muffins! These apple flaxseed muffins are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall. They're moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.
Apple flaxseed muffins are a great way to use up ripe apples when there's a abundance, or when spring and summer fruits are out of season.
- Healthy: Made with ground flaxseed and apples, these muffins are packed with nutrients and fiber.
- Delicious: The combination of apples and cinnamon is a classic fall flavor combination.
- Easy to make: This flaxseed muffin recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with raisins, nuts, and additional spices.
- Portable: Flaxseed muffins are easy to pack for school, work, or on the go.
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Apple Flaxseed Muffin Ingredients
You can use different types of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji. Other ingredients, such as nuts, raisins, or chocolate or cinnamon baking chips let you make them even more special.
No matter how you make these apple flaxseed muffins, they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
- Flour - All purpose or whole wheat.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Flaxseed - Ground flax seed.
- Spices - Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Ginger
- Milk - Regular or plant based.
- Vegetable oil - Any kind.
- Eggs
- Maple syrup - Any brand.
- Apple cider vinegar - Old fashioned leavening booster for quick breads and cakes.
- Vanilla extract
- Apple - Grated.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Apple Flaxseed Muffins
This apple flaxseed muffin recipes is easy enough for beginner bakers and packed full of fiber so that you can start your day off right!
So grab your measuring cups, preheat the oven, and let's get baking!
Blend The Wet Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a regular muffin pan with non stick spray, or insert muffin papers in each cavity.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix them so the spices, ground flaxseed, and flour are all well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ACV, and eggs.
- Whisk to blend the eggs and liquid ingredients, then add the grated apple to the bowl, combining with the liquids.
Add The Dry Ingredients
- Add the blended dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl of dry ingredients.
Fold Dry Ingredients For Muffin Batter
- Using a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients, scraping the sides of the bowl as you go. Blend until just incorporated. It will be slightly lumpy, like thick pancake batter.
Fill Muffin Pan and Bake
Check the oven and make sure it's at 350 degrees F.
- Using a measuring cup, fill each muffin cavity â…” full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 350 F.
- Remove from oven when the flaxseed muffins spring back to a light press in the center of a muffin in the middle of the pan. Allow to cook 5 minutes, then tip out onto a serving plate and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Fall is in the air, and that means it's time for apple picking, cozy sweaters, and of course, apple muffins!
Apple flaxseed muffins can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack, or dessert. They can be served plain or with additional sides such as yogurt, fruit, or nuts. They're a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied.
For more great breakfast-on-the-go options, see our recipes for:
- Banana Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
- Southern White Pepper Gravy
- Old Fashioned Crisco Biscuits
- Tart Cherry Scones
- Easy Bacon Egg and Cheddar Breakfast Wraps
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations making this apple flaxseed muffins recipe:
- You can add other ingredients to these muffins, such as nuts, raisins, or dried coconut.
- If you don't have any flaxseed meal, you can substitute ground flaxseeds.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this apple flaxseed muffins recipe.
Storage and Reheating
- Store these apple flaxseed muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To warm, thaw the muffins overnight in the refrigerator and then warm them in the microwave or oven.
Tips for Success
- To make these muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
- To make these flaxseed muffins vegan, use a vegan egg substitute and non-dairy milk.
- For a sweeter muffin, add ¼ cup of brown sugar to the batter.
- No need to peel or core the grated apple, it's all healthy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make these muffins gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.
Yes, you can make these muffins vegan by using a vegan egg substitute and a plant based milk.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Flaxseed Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup Flour All purpose or whole wheat
- 1½ cup Flaxseed Ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
- ½ teaspoon Allspice ground
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves ground
- 1½ cup Milk Regular or plant based
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger ground
- ½ cup Vegetable oil any
- ½ cup Maple syrup
- 2 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Apple Grated
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a regular muffin pan with non stick spray, or insert muffin papers in each cavity.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix them so the spices, ground flaxseed, and flour are all well combined.2 cup Flour, 1½ cup Flaxseed, 1 teaspoon Baking soda, 1 tablespoon Baking powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Allspice, ¼ teaspoon Cloves, ¼ teaspoon Ginger
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and eggs.1½ cup Milk, ½ cup Vegetable oil, ½ cup Maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar, 2 Egg
- Whisk to blend the eggs and liquid ingredients, then add the grated apple to the bowl, combining with the liquids.1 large Apple
- Add the blended dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl of dry ingredients.
- Using a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients, scraping the sides of the bowl as you go. Blend until just incorporated. It will be slightly lumpy, like thick pancake batter.
- Using a measuring cup, fill each muffin cavity ⅔ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 350 F.
- Remove from oven when the flaxseed muffins spring back to a light press in the center of a muffin in the middle of the pan. Allow to cook 5 minutes, then tip out onto a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- To make these muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
- To make these flaxseed muffins vegan, use a vegan egg substitute and non-dairy milk.
- For a sweeter muffin, add ¼ cup of brown sugar to the batter.
- No need to peel or core the grated apple, it's all healthy!
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Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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