Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with Sketos Greek Yogurt – Homemade and Healthy Recipe

These vanilla-flavored apple and cinnamon muffins with Greek yogurt are the perfect option for a healthy breakfast, a nutritious snack, or a grab-and-go treat. Thanks to the Greek yogurt, you'll get fluffier muffins with less fat and a delicious creamy taste. An easy, quick, and flavorful homemade recipe!

📝 Ingredients (for 12 muffins)

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (you can use regular flour)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

• ½ cup brown sugar or panela

• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups grated apple (approx. 2 medium apples, peeled)

• Optional: chopped walnuts or raisins

👨🍳 Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the oil and sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.

5. Add the grated apple and mix gently until it is well distributed in the batter. Add walnuts or raisins if desired.

6. Distribute the mixture into the muffin cups, filling them ¾ full.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let cool on a wire rack. And voilà! Enjoy your fluffy apple, cinnamon, and yogurt flavored muffins.

💡 Useful tips

• For moister muffins, use Fuji or Gala apples.

• You can substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup.

• Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

📌 Benefits of this recipe

• High in protein thanks to Greek yogurt.

• Lower in fat compared to traditional muffins.

• Perfect for lunchboxes, breakfasts, and healthy snacks.