1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin cups.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

Add the grated apple and toss until the pieces are coated in the flour mixture. This helps distribute the apple throughout the muffins.

3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, agave or honey, egg, milk, and pumpkin puree until smooth.

4. Combine the Batter

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined.

Avoid overmixing to help keep the muffins tender.

5. Fill the Muffin Tin

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

6. Bake

Bake at 350°F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Standard muffins: Bake approximately 20 minutes.

• Regular-size muffins: Bake approximately 12–14 minutes.

Begin checking toward the shorter end of the baking time, since muffin tin size and oven temperatures can vary.

7. Cool and Serve

Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm or allow them to cool completely before storing.