I can’t decide if these muffins are better for breakfast or dessert but either way, they’re a fun treat to make this fall and winter! I have a lot of events on the horizon so I wanted to come up with a super easy and low point sweet treat that I can bring with me just to ensure that I have something healthy to enjoy. I’ve got all things apple on the brain right now so I decided on some apple spice cakes. Love how these turned out – kinda rustic looking and just sweet enough. I used the good ol’ low fat two ingredient cake mix hack for these. You just need a box of cake mix and some unsweetened applesauce plus a few batches of my easy microwave Ooey Gooey Apples! Each of my Apple Spice Cake Muffins is just 3 WW SmartPoints on both the Blue and Green WW plans.
These little muffins make a fabulous dessert – you can serve them at holiday gatherings and potlucks or even drop off a basket to your neighbor just because. Serve one warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for the ultimate sundae. They’re also fantastic for breakfast served with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. And of course, you can always top them with some of my zero point Crockpot Apple Butter.
So let’s talk about the shortcuts. I’m sure you’ve seen those recipes where you mix a box of cake mix with a can of pumpkin or some applesauce, yeah? Welp, that’s exactly what we’re doing here! This was actually my first time trying out this hack and I was surprised how moist the cake turned out! We just need a box of spice cake mix, 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened applesauce, and 1/2 cup of water – too easy.
Once we make the batter we’ll top it with my Ooey Gooey Microwave Apples. I added a big spoonful to the top of each muffin. The cake and apples bake together to form the perfect Apple Spice Cake Muffin. They’re perfectly sweet and spiced – I love the texture the apples add and I told ya, they seriously couldn’t be easier to make!
These healthy little cakes are going to be a hit! Makes 24 Apple Spice Cake Muffins at 3 WW SmartPoints on both the Blue and Green WW plans. Enjoy!
Here’s the link for the Ooey Gooey Apples you’ll need for the topping.
- 1 box of spice cake mix
- 1½ c unsweetened applesauce
- ½ c water
- 4-6 batches of my Ooey Gooey Microwave Apples, prepared (linked above) - depending on apple size, we want a heaping tbsp on the top of each cake
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Prepare the Ooey Gooey Apples in a large bowl - Cut the apple pieces small for this recipe, about ⅓ inch dice. I prefer peeled apples for this recipe. Microwave in two minute increments until the apples are soft and gooey, stirring between each round. It took me about 6 minutes total for my large bowl of apples.
- In a large bowl mix together the cake mix, applesauce, and water. Stir until well combined.
- Divide cake batter between 24 prepared muffin tins. (I used cupcake liners)
- Top each muffin with a heaping tablespoon of the ooey gooey apple mixture.
- Bake according to the cupcake recipe listed on the back of your particular cake mix box. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information is calculated assuming the use of 4 apples.
Nutritional information is calculated with MyFitnessPal and may vary based on brands used or produce size. Smart Points information is calculated with the Weight Watchers app.
I am so excited you are making one of my recipes and I would love to see how it turns out! Make sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @rachelshealtyplate and use #rachelshealthyplate so I can see your creation!
