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Mediterranean Diet meal plan for weight loss in a 7-day guide.

Apple-Cinnamon Olive Oil Muffins

Moist and lightly sweetened muffins made with olive oil, perfect for the Mediterranean Diet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (or a gluten-free blend)
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peeled and grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

Optional streusel topping

  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar

Instructions
 

Preheat and prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and lightly oil the liners with olive oil.

Mix dry ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Whisk wet ingredients

  • In another bowl, beat eggs, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.

Combine

  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold gently until just combined. Fold in grated apple and nuts. Do not overmix — the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Streusel (optional)

  • Mix oats, almond flour, olive oil, and sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle atop muffins before baking.

Bake

  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool and enjoy

  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Measure flour properly: spoon into the cup and level off to avoid dense muffins. Keep texture light: don’t overmix once wet and dry ingredients are combined. Use seasonal apples: tart varieties like Granny Smith hold up well. Nut-free swap: substitute extra oats and sunflower seeds if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
Keyword apple muffins, Bakery, fall recipes, Healthy Muffins, Mediterranean Diet
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