Fall has arrived! From pumpkin patches and apple orchards to grocery stores and food stands, delicious fall produce is everywhere. It’s just the right time to take advantage of all the new season has to offer. Let’s start with apples.

Jessica Hicks, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at NorthShore, puts a healthy spin on breakfast and brunch with her recipe for apple muffins: 

Recipe makes 12 muffins
Serving Size 1 muffin

Ingredients:
1.5 cups pink lady apples, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions: 

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare a standard muffin pan with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir the apples, sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs until well mixed.
• Add the remaining dry ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
• Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 166
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrate: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g

What is your favorite healthy fall recipe?