Vegan Cinnamon Apple Muffins – Only 60 Calories

If you haven't noticed, I only posted one recipe this week.

Usually, I post two, but I simply didn't have enough time this week.

If you're wondering why, it's because I was working hard on perfecting this vegan apple muffin recipe.

I made it six times, each time with a slightly different version.

One time it was too soft, another time it had too many calories, but finally, I managed to create an apple muffin that is delicious, indulgent, and sweet, while still having low caloric values.

Admittedly, these aren't exactly muffins in the traditional sense, but more like baked clusters of apples held together by a bit of sweet dough.

But in my opinion, the result is indulgent and delicious, with a lovely autumn taste and zesty apples.

A bit about the recipe

To sweeten the muffins, I used coconut sugar simply because it has a deep, slightly nutty flavor that I think pairs perfectly with cinnamon.

• Coconut sugar doesn't actually have a significantly lower glycemic index than regular sugar and isn't "healthier" than white sugar. I use it for baking solely for the flavor. There is no nutritional or health reason to prefer it over other sugar products.

You can also use demerara sugar, white sugar, or even no sugar at all – it will still be delicious.

For the batter, I used whole wheat flour, but you can absolutely use spelt flour, chickpea flour, or any flour you prefer.

I used soy milk, which is essential for the recipe due to its high protein content.

I used a kilo of Golden Delicious apples (love that name!), and you can also use pears, pineapple, or any other firm fruit you like.

You can add nuts or almonds to the recipe, but keep in mind the calorie count will increase significantly.

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How to eat them?

One muffin can be a perfect energy snack before endurance or strength training due to the high amount of carbohydrates and low fat content.

Two muffins can also be a wonderful nighttime snack or even an addition to breakfast.

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Nutritional values by Noam Bechar, Clinical Dietitian and Fitness Trainer:

One muffin weighing 70g contains:

60 calories

13g carbohydrates

1g protein

0.4g fat

1.5g dietary fiber

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Vegan Apple Muffins

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook time 18 minutes

Total time 48 minutes

Servings 20 muffins

Ingredients

• kg Apples - Golden Delicious about 8 apples
• 3 tbsp coconut sugar
• 100 g whole spelt flour 3-4 tbsp
• 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce 75g
• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp oil
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Juice from half a lemon
• 1/2 cup soy milk light
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Peel the apples, core them, and cut into cubes.
   
2. Preheat oven to 180°C.
3. Transfer apples to a deep bowl and add the raisins.
4. Add one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of cinnamon and mix well until all the apples and raisins are coated.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the soy milk with the lemon juice until slight protein clumps form and the texture of the milk changes slightly. This takes about a minute or two.
6. Add the vanilla extract, oil, applesauce, cinnamon, and one more tablespoon of coconut sugar to the bowl and mix well.
7. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then mix well until a uniform batter is formed.
8. Pour the batter into the bowl with the apples and mix well until all the apples are thoroughly coated in the batter.
9. Using a spoon, transfer the mixture into 20 muffin liners.
10. Sprinkle a little coconut sugar over each muffin (using the final remaining tablespoon of sugar).
    
11. Bake for 15-18 minutes until browned.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before devouring.