Ditch the banana rut and embrace the deliciousness of Caramel Apple Muffins – the perfect treat for those who crave healthy indulgence without a hint of the mushy banana fruit! Forget the limitations of zero-point bananas; these muffins showcase the magic of applesauce and shredded apples, delivering delightful moisture and flavor while staying true to your healthy goals. And the best part? Each muffin boasts a shockingly low 3 Weight Watchers points, making them ideal for guilt-free snacking or satisfying breakfast cravings.
These plump muffins are studded with juicy apple chunks, and their fluffy texture is infused with the subtle sweetness of applesauce. But the real star of the show is the drizzle of sugar-free caramel, courtesy of Smucker’s genius creation. It adds a touch of decadence that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the apples, creating a flavor symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. No overpowering banana aftertaste, just pure apple-icious goodness in every bite!
Whether you’re a health-conscious individual with discerning taste buds or simply looking for a delightful alternative to banana-centric treats, these Caramel Apple Muffins are your answer. They’re easy to whip up, low in points, and bursting with flavor – the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your well-being. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to experience a guilt-free, flavor-packed muffin revolution!
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
These caramel apple muffins are amazing during the fall months.
They encompass all the delicious fall flavors, but stay true to their healthy state. The shredded apples are amazing to use when they’re in season.
Even muffins with caramel don’t have to be high in sugar.
Rather than have a bakery muffin packed with 40 grams of sugar, enjoy this treat that has just 6 grams of sugar per muffin. You can give these to your kids with no guilt!
They stay moist all week long due to the apples.
Bake up a couple of batches because these muffins go fast and they are absolutely perfect for breakfast and snacks all week.
Ingredients you need to make Caramel Apple Muffins:
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar free caramel sauce (Smuckers)
- ⅓ cup low fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups apples (about 2 apples) shredded, I used a food processer
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour
TOPPING
- Heaping tablespoon of mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar free caramel sauce
How to make Caramel Apple Muffins (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and spray a regular size muffin tin with some non stick cooking spray. Do not use liners, the muffins will probably stick to them.
- In a large bowl whisk the egg, egg whites, and brown sugar together. Add in the apple sauce, milk, 2 Tbsp caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and shredded apple, and mix well.
- Stir in the dry ingredients – all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Divide the batter over the 12 muffin cups.
- Place the 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce in a small zip lock bag, cut off the tip, and drizzle it over the muffin batter. Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake them in the oven for approx 22-25 minutes. Enjoy!
Makes 12 muffins. Nutrition info for 1 muffin: Calories 101, Fat 1 g, Saturated fat .85 g, Carbs 20 g, Fiber 1.13 g, Sugars 6.4 g, Sodium 80.48 mg, Protein 3 g.
WW Points
- Egg 0 points
- Liquid egg whites 0 points
- Brown sugar 8 points
- Unsweetened apple sauce 0 points
- Sugar free caramel sauce 3 points
- Low fat milk 1 point
- Vanilla extract 0 points
- Shredded apple 0 points
- Baking powder 0 points
- Baking soda 0 points
- Cinnamon 0 points
- All purpose flour 13 points
TOPPING
- Mini chocolate chips 3 points
- Sugar free caramel sauce 3 points
3 points per muffin based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Personal Points- 3-4 depending on your 0PP foods
Green Smart Points- 3 using SP calculator
Blue Smart Points- 3 using SP calculator
Purple Smart Points- 3 using SP calculator
Points Plus- 2 using a PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- Use Lily’s No Sugar Added white chocolate chips instead of regular mini chocolate chips for a flavor twist.
Tips and Tricks for Making Caramel Apple Muffins:
- Caramel Apple Muffins are best stored in the fridge after the first day. They’ll keep for up to seven days. Any longer than that, you’re going to want to freeze them.
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar free caramel sauce, see picture
- 1/3 cup milk, I used 1%
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1.5 cups about 2 apples shredded apple, I used food processer
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cup flour, I use all purpose
- For your topping
- Heaping Tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp sugar free caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and spray a regular size muffin tin with some non stick cooking spray. Do not use liners, the muffins will probably stick to them.
- In a large bowl whisk the egg, egg whites, and brown sugar together. Add in the apple sauce, milk, 2 Tbsp caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and shredded apple, and mix well.
- Stir in the dry ingredients - all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Divide the batter over the 12 muffin cups.
- Place the 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce in a small zip lock bag, cut off the tip, and drizzle it over the muffin batter. Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake them in the oven for approx 22-25 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a wonderful recipe! I make many of your muffins etc…as after school snacks for my granddaughters. These are currently in the oven and will be devoured almost as soon as they hit the door! Thanks again for another great treat for everyone. Today I made them in a mini muffin pan, just for a change of pace.
Hi Debby, so glad you and your granddaughters are enjoying the muffins 🙂 perfect after school treat!
Suggestions on what type of apple used?
You can use any .. I typically buy either honey crisp or golden delicious