Healthier Apple Crumble Muffins (With Oat Topping)

These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

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These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Easy Apple Crumble Muffins With Oat Streusel Topping

Today, I’m sharing my kids’ favorite recipe—apple crumble muffins. They have a spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top and are full of fresh apples. While they love the taste, I love that I can give them something super nutritious to start their day. You can kick start yours with these crumble muffins as well. It’s super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with the most delicious breakfast muffins. This is one way to use up those apples! Remember an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Aside from adding apples to my cabbage carrot apple slaw, this is one of the ways I can get my kids to eat fresh apples (without complains)! These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren’t loaded with sugar because I used coconut sugar instead.

These healthy apple muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through their day. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Why You Will Love These Nutritious Apple Crumble Muffins

  1. They are nutritious and good for you!
  2. These muffins have a fantastic taste that everyone enjoys; they are simply so good, and you will love them!
  3. That streusel topping is fantastic because it is oats!
  4. They’re straightforward to make and have a fantastic texture and flavor.
  5. You can prep them ahead for a grab-and-go healthy breakfast!
  6. Perfect Fall treats with delicious cinnamon and nutmeg flavors that warm up your entire house. 
  7. These apple crumble muffins are easy to make and perfect for beginner cooks.
  8. Easy to make!
  9. Freezer-friendly; double-batch and freeze for a quick on-the-go snack!
  10. Kid-friendly snacks!
Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Can You Make Apple Muffins with Frozen Apples?

Yes, you can use frozen apples if that’s what you have on hand. Fresh apples are the best, in my experience. But if you have a frozen bounty of apples and are looking for ways to use them, you can make healthy apple muffins.

Healthy Apple Crumble Muffins Ingredients:

Here is what you need to make healthy and tasty apple crumble muffins!

Dry Ingredients:

All-purpose flour, Wheat flour, Almond flour, and Coconut sugar. Baking powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Salt. (I typically mix the coconut sugar with the wet ingredients.)

Wet Ingredients:

Fresh apples, Eggs, Milk, and Vanilla extract. Plant butter (I used Country Crock plant butter, but regular butter works just fine).

Dry Ingredients:
All-purpose flour, Wheat flour, Almond flour, and Coconut sugar. Baking powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Salt. 
Wet Ingredients:
Fresh apples, Eggs, Milk, and Vanilla extract. Plant butter (I used Country Crock plant butter).

For the Streusel:

Quick oats, flour, Plant butter, Coconut sugar, Cinnamon, Salt and Nutmeg.

How to Make Apple Crumble Muffins with Oat Streusel (Step-by-Step):

Make these apple crumble muffins with crunchy oat streusel now and serve them for breakfast all week. Here’s how!

  1. Prep the Apples

    Start by peeling 2 apples and dicing them into tiny little bits. You’ll then squeeze the juice of half a lemon onto the diced apples, mixing it well to keep them from browning.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

  2. Preheat the Oven

    After dicing your apples and coating them with lemon juice, preheat your oven to 375F.

  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

    Add your room-temperature eggs, plant butter, and coconut sugar to another bowl. Use your hand mixer to cream these ingredients together, then add the milk and vanilla extract and finish creaming.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

  4. Add in the Dry Ingredients

    Now, you’ll add the dry ingredients to the same bowl. Pour in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine everything with your hand mixer, taking care not to over-mix.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

  5. Fold in the Apples

    After mixing your muffin batter, add the diced apples. Use a spatula to combine. Set the batter aside. These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

  6. Make the Streusel Topping

    You’ll grab another bowl and add the streusel ingredients to it – flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and room-temperature plant butter. You can then combine them with a fork or your clean hands. The result should be coarse and crumbly.Make the streusel topping
You'll grab another bowl and add the streusel ingredients to it – flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and room-temperature plant butter. You can then combine them with a fork or your clean hands. The result should be coarse and crumbly.

  7. Prepare to Bake Your Muffins

    You can grease the muffin tins with melted plant butter or oil, use muffin liners, or both. Then, fill the muffin tins and lightly top with oat streusel.Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

  8. Bake the Muffins

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Enjoy warm.Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Recipe Notes and Tips

  • I used Country Crock plant butter, but you can use any brand. It should be at room temperature until almost melted when you prepare the muffin batter. 
  • Use a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop to fill the muffin tins. This will help you add the right amount and keep them uniform in size.
  • I baked mine for exactly 29 minutes. The size of the muffin tins may affect your baking time, so be sure to keep an eye on them. With my muffin tins, this recipe made about 18 medium-sized muffins. 
  • Make to grease your muffin tins.
  • Using muffin liners is optional!
  • Use fresh apples; it brings out the best flavors.
Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

How to Serve Healthy Apple Crumble Muffins

Serve your healthy apple crumble muffins with eggs and fresh fruit for a proper breakfast. My kids always snack on this as long as we have them in the freezer! You can also eat them on the go or enjoy them as a snack that satisfies your hunger.

How to Store Leftover Apple Muffins

Leftover apple muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days as long as you put them in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, just let them defrost on the counter or pop them in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

FAQS:

Are apple muffins healthy?

The apple muffins you get at the grocery store are not a healthy choice because they are loaded with sugar and preservatives. My recipe uses healthy ingredients to make these apple muffins a healthy option for you and your family.

How do you keep muffins moist and fluffy?

The best way to ensure your muffins are moist and fluffy is to avoid overmixing when combining the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Also, make sure you don’t overfill the muffin cups, and they should come out beautifully.

How do you make muffins taste better?

Muffins need the right balance of sweetness and good texture to taste great. When you use fresh apples and coconut sugar, it brings out the flavors of the apples. The streusel on top also adds a dynamic crunch that contrasts texture. This is why you’ll love this recipe!

These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Recipe Variations:

  • Use pears instead of apples.
  • Make them with a mixed array of fruits like apples and pears.
  • Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for more crunch.
  • Make a glaze from warmed-up coconut butter to drizzle on top if you don’t want to use the streusel topping.

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These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

Healthier Apple Crumble Muffins (With Oat Topping)

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 910 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round! 


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients: 

Wet Ingredients

For the Oats Streusel/Toppings

  • 3 tablespoons quick oats
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoons plant butter (I used Country Crock brand)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar

Dry Ingredients: All-purpose flour, Wheat flour, Almond flour, and Coconut sugar. Baking powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Salt. Wet Ingredients: Fresh apples, Eggs, Milk, and Vanilla extract. Plant butter (I used Country Crock plant butter).


Instructions

  1. Prep the Apples. Start by peeling 2 apples and dicing them into tiny little bits. You’ll then squeeze the juice of half a lemon onto the diced apples, mixing it well to keep them from browning.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round! 
  2. Preheat the Oven. After dicing your apples and coating them with lemon juice, preheat your oven to 375F.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients. Add your room-temperature eggs, plant butter, and coconut sugar to another bowl. Use your hand mixer to cream these ingredients together, then add the milk and vanilla extract and finish creaming.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round! 
  4. Add in the Dry Ingredients. Now, you’ll add the dry ingredients to the same bowl. Pour in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine everything with your hand mixer, taking care not to over-mix.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!
  5. Fold in the apples. After mixing your muffin batter, add the diced apples. Use a spatula to combine. Set the batter aside.These healthy apple crumble muffins are nutritious and full of goodness. They are also comforting, warm, and scrumptious. While they bake, your entire home will smell like nutmeg and cinnamon, ushering in that cozy vibe. These make perfect snacks, treats, or grab-and-go breakfasts, giving your whole family the energy to power through the day ahead. While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!
  6. Make the streusel topping. You’ll grab another bowl and add the streusel ingredients to it – flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and room-temperature plant butter. You can then combine them with a fork or your clean hands. The result should be coarse and crumbly.Make the streusel topping You'll grab another bowl and add the streusel ingredients to it – flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and room-temperature plant butter. You can then combine them with a fork or your clean hands. The result should be coarse and crumbly.
  7. Prepare to Bake Your Muffins. You can grease the muffin tins with melted plant butter or oil, use muffin liners, or both. Then, fill the muffin tins and lightly top with oat streusel.Make the streusel topping You'll grab another bowl and add the streusel ingredients to it – flour, quick oats, coconut sugar, salt, and room-temperature plant butter. You can then combine them with a fork or your clean hands. The result should be coarse and crumbly. 
  8. Bake the muffins. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Enjoy warm.Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round! 

Notes

I used Country Crock plant butter, but you can use any brand. It should be at room temperature until almost melted when you prepare the muffin batter. 

Use a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop to fill the muffin tins. This will help you add the right amount and keep them uniform in size.

I baked mine for exactly 29 minutes. The size of the muffin tins may affect your baking time, so be sure to keep an eye on them. With my muffin tins, this recipe made about 18 medium-sized muffins. 

Make to grease your muffin tins.

Using muffin liners is optional!

Use fresh apples; it brings out the best flavors.

The two muffins per serving (of this recipe) is very generous and TBH, most times I only eat one. 

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Say hello to the best healthy apple crumble muffins with an oat streusel topping! This apple muffin recipe is kid-friendly and my kids' favorite muffins. It's super easy to make; you will need fresh apples, flour, oats, coconut sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. And you will end up with spectacular oat crunchy streusel on top. These apple muffins taste so sweet, like a treat. But unlike those bakery muffins, they aren't loaded with sugar. This is the perfect breakfast muffin that helps you start your day right! While these make an excellent fall treat (with lots of apples during the fall), they are equally fantastic all year round!

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10 Comments

  1. I really do love this recipe! Fantastic flavor and they come out SO fluffy!






  2. This is an amazing recipe. I love that it has all the flavor and texture I love in my muffins, but it’s a little better for me. It’s practically health food! LOL.






  3. I made these muffins for breakfast this morning and they were amazing! Definitely a new breakfast favorite!






  4. These are fantastic! Flavorful, moist and fluffy, and we loved the crumble topping!






  5. These muffins are incredible! Love the chunks of apple in them. So good!