Addictive Healthy Muffins Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This recipe, rumored to originate from Prevention Magazine, yields incredibly moist and delicious muffins packed with healthy ingredients. These muffins are so good, they're addictive! While some ingredients may require a trip to a specialty store, the unique flavor is worth the hunt. They keep beautifully and freeze perfectly, making them ideal for meal prep or a quick breakfast treat. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 181.8 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.1 (16 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Addictive Healthy Muffins

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How to Make Addictive Healthy Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line two standard-size muffin tins with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. If using buttermilk powder, whisk in 2 tablespoons of buttermilk powder with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside.
  5. Wash and trim the stem ends off 2 large oranges.
  6. Cut oranges into small, equal pieces, including the peel (about 1 inch cubes).
  7. Add the orange pieces to a food processor and pulse until pieces are the size of large raisins.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the processed oranges, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the buttermilk mixture (if using).
  9. Stir until just combined, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  10. Let the batter rest for 3 minutes.
  11. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full. The batter is dense and won't rise much.
  12. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. To freeze: Cool completely (at least 4 hours). Place 6 muffins in each freezer bag.
  15. To reheat from frozen: Microwave for 1 minute, or until heated through. Thaw at room temperature and reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave. Microwave times may vary; adjust as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

4g

Carbs

9g