Apple Olive Oil Muffins

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Apple Olive Oil Muffins

Nutritional Highlights

Apples are high in fiber, which is a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria in your gut.

Apples are also high in B-complex vitamin, which are essential in maintaining red blood cells and the nervous system in good health.

Servings: 12

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray 12 muffin tins with olive oil cooking spray and set aside.

  • Combine the eggs and sugar in a bowl. Using a hand mixer or electric mixer, mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until pale yellow color. Add the oil and mix until well incorporated.

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder together. Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter and mix on low.

  • Add the vanilla, applesauce and diced apples and continue to mix on low until just combined.

  • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffins cups and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Allow the muffins to rest for 10 minutes in pan , then remove and let cool fully on rack.

  • Delicious! Muffins may be frozen for up to 1 month.

    Inspired by Dr Weil’s Better-than-an-apple-a-day cake

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup of sugar

  • ¾ cup of EVOO – choose fruity

  • 2 cups of white whole wheat flour

  • 1 tsp sea salt1 ½ tsp of ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup applesauce

  • 4 apples, peeled, and cut into ¼’ dice such as honey crisp, pink lady, or fuji

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