Weight Watchers Apple Oatmeal Muffins is a simple bake that fits busy mornings.
I love using shredded apples for moisture and a clean apple taste. Oats add a soft, hearty texture. Brown sugar and cinnamon bring a light, cozy sweetness.
You’ll need apples, quick oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, milk, and a bit of oil. The batter comes together in one bowl and honestly, it finishes in minutes.
These muffins work for a healthy breakfast or an after-school snack. They’re also perfect for a quick bite on the way out the door. Bake a dozen, keep a few on the counter, and toss the rest in the freezer for later.
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 7 Green Plan,
5 WW Freestyle Points and 7 Smart Points.
Personal Points will vary based on your individual plan.
Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Quick Morning Win
Ready in about 25 minutes, so breakfast is not a project.
One-Bowl Batter
Minimal cleanup and no special tools.
Pantry Staples
Uses basic ingredients you likely keep on hand.
Tender and Not Dry
Shredded apple keeps the crumb soft without butter.
Freezer Friendly
Bake once and stock up for the week.
Tips and Tricks
Shred the Apples Fine
Use the small holes on a box grater so the apple blends into the batter and keeps the muffins moist.
Don’t Overmix
Stir just until the flour disappears. Overmixing makes muffins dense.
Fill Evenly
Use a scoop for consistent sizes so all muffins bake at the same rate.
Check Early
Start testing at 15 minutes with a toothpick. Ovens vary, and small cups bake fast.
Cool Before Storing
Let muffins cool fully on a rack to prevent soggy tops in storage.
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Ingredient Substitutions
Apples
Swap with pears for a similar texture and mild sweetness.
Oats
Rolled oats work in a pinch; pulse them a few times in a processor to mimic quick oats.
Milk
Use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk for dairy-free.
Oil
Use light olive oil or melted coconut oil in the same amount.
Brown Sugar
Use coconut sugar or a 50/50 mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Weight Watchers Apple Oatmeal Muffins
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Ingredients
- 2 small apples peeled & shredded
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine apples, oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, milk and oil.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake approx 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Leave in muffin tin to cool for approx 5 minutes.
- Place on cooling rack to cool.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Shred the Apples Fine – Use the small holes on a box grater so the apple blends into the batter and keeps the muffins moist. Don’t Overmix – Stir just until the flour disappears. Overmixing makes muffins dense. Fill Evenly – Use a scoop for consistent sizes so all muffins bake at the same rate. Check Early – Start testing at 15 minutes with a toothpick. Ovens vary, and small cups bake fast. Cool Before Storing – Let muffins cool fully on a rack to prevent soggy tops in storage.How to Store and Freeze
Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate – Keep up to 5 days in a sealed container. Warm 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave. Freeze – Freeze in a single layer, then move to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave 20 to 30 seconds until soft.Nutrition
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Can you make these with unsweetened apple sauce instead of the grated apples ? And can you substitute a lower calorie milk for less points ?
Hi Barb,
No, you can’t replace the apples with applesauce because it would add too much moisture. But, yes, you can use a lower calorie milk.
I made these this week but the batter was super thick, to the point it was impossible to fully mix all the dry in without adding a little more liquid. They came out very dense. The flavor was great but the texture was off. I’ll definitely make them again and try adding more liquid to get that muffin-y texture.