Apple maple cheddar muffins

These are a great little muffin to pack into the kids’ lunches. With the added touch of cinnamon, these are a great treat to enjoy with a glass of milk.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
153 cal Serves 10-12
Prep time 0h 20m
Cook time 0h 15m
Total time 0h 35m
6 Apple maple cheddar muffins on a clear glass plate

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, egg, oil and applesauce.

  2. Step 2

    In another bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, baking powder, soda and cinnamon. Stir into egg mixture and stir gently. Add apples and cheese and stir to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Divide batter into greased or paper lined muffin tins. Bake in 375° F (190° C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean.

Tips

  • Make smaller muffins for smaller children to pack in their lunches as a full size muffin can usually be too much for them to eat in their snack time. Use a mini muffin tin and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 muffin)

Calories
153
Protein
4 g
Sodium
128 mg
Potassium
88 mg
Total fat
6 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
22 mg
Carbohydrates
22 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugars
10 g
Added sugars
6 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2016.

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