Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamuffins

I made these for the first time last week and I am already obsessed. They are the perfect breakfast, snack, and dessert. I treat them like cake. I made around 14 and all but 3 were eaten that day by my family. I froze the other few. I highly suggest making them and freezing the rest for when you want more. Anywho- here is the recipe for my favorite Apple Cinnamon Muffins....

Ingredients

• 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour

• ½ cup rolled oats

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ cup raw sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• a dash of nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 cup apple, diced

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup  (can substitute some for honey)  

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin tin or spray paper liners to prevent sticking and set aside. 

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices together until well combined. 

3. Add applesauce, sugars and maple, then stir until almost combined. add apples, stirring until just combined. 

4. Spoon into muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle additional oats and brown sugar over top if desired. (Bake 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.) 

I added a bit more cinnamon than it called for, but I really like the spice factor. As far as calories and stuff go- you're looking at about 125 calories per muffin. Omnomnom. 

Health Tip: Take days off of exercise. Exercising around 4-5 times a week for an hour a day is great. Take a day off to let your muscles rebuild and repair themselves.