I had a very difficult time deciding what to call these yeasty apple and raisin buns . . . rolls . . . muffins?
Whole Wheat Apple Buns
Web Definitions defines a roll as “A bread roll is a piece of bread, usually small and round.”
A bun is defined as ” . . . a small rounded bread either plain or sweet bun.”
A muffin is defined as ” . . . muffin a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan.”
Whole Wheat Apple Buns in the Pan
I’ve decided this recipe for breakfast buns/muffins doesn’t meet the specifications for a roll. They really aren’t a small, round piece of bread. I’m on the fence when it comes to narrowing down my choice between a bun or a muffin.
The recipe starts out in the bread machine as a yeasty sweet bun with a dough that is much like a muffin batter, then ends up in a muffin tin to bake to a light, golden goodness.
Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Oh, well. I guess it really doesn’t matter. After all, these buns/muffins made for a terrific breakfast, and froze beautifully for a quick workday morning treat.
I’d be curious to know what you think they are. Happy baking!
Bread Machine Apple Breakfast Buns Muffins
Servings: 18
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup water
1 large egg
2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 tsp salt
¼ cup sugar
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
3 tsp bread machine yeast
1 large apple, chopped
1 cup raisins
½ cup walnut pieces
- Combine ingredients EXCEPT walnut pieces into bread machine according to the manufacturers directions.
- Set machine on dough cycle.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Dough will be moist. Fill non-stick muffin tins ¾ way full with dough.
- Bake 15 – 20 minutes until buns are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 162, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 4
- Total Fat: 4.35g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 183mg
- Total Carbs: 28.29g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.37g
- Sugars: 9.51g
- Protein: 4.31g
Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to me that I provide you with accurate information.
I wouldn’t care so much for their name as on how I could make and eat these beauties.
Katerina recently posted..Creamy Pasta with Broccoli
I love that I can start these out in my bread machine. I LOVE my bread machine!! Even better, they are healthy and I can freeze them – yay!
They really freeze well. Just a quick warm in the microwave and they were good as new.
This looks awesome! WOW I was just talking to my bf about what kind of muffins we should make and this one has just risen to the top of my list!
Love it! Risen to the top of the list!
Beautiful and looks so tasty!!! I could have one right now with my morning coffee:)
Sandra recently posted..Pinto Beans Soup
I can solve your dilemma of what to call your creation – delicious! Clever idea to start them off in the bread machine.
Hester Casey – Alchemy recently posted..Sticky Toffee Cupcakes with Fleur de Sel Caramel – fall for them!
It so easy too with the bread machine. I used to love kneading bread dough, but I don’t have time for that right now.
So this is buns and muffins in one? Lol. Looks delicious! Great for breakfast
Couldn’t figure out what to call them!
Whatever you want to call these, they look amazing! I love how they got a good crust from the muffin pan!
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I like the buffins idea.
I’ve been doing a bunch of bread in the machine, but think I’m going to have to switch it up!
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Like I said, I’ve never done rolls/muffins/buns in the bread machine. It sure was easy!
I used to have a bread maker, but it took up too much space in my tiny apt so it had to go. It is INCREDIBLY useful to mix dough though, and even to bake simple bread, they come out pretty tasty.
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I have to admit, mine resides in the garage when it’s not in use.
delicious healthy muffins
I’ll just call them buffins. Breakfast,lunch, dinner or a snacky-snack they’ll fit in anytime.
Love it! Buffins! We’ve created a new thing! Do you think we could make money with it?
I don’t know what’s the right name for these .. and really who cares .. they look yummy and you loved eating those . period
PS: This recipe is giving me ideas.. apple cinnamon muffins .. what do you think ?
Kankana recently posted..Pudina Aalu-Minty Potatoes
Definitely!!
These look so delicious. I don’t use my bread machine much at all. What’s bread machine yeast? I don’t know that I’ve ever seen that before.
Julie recently posted..Roasted Red Pepper Corn Chowder
I purchase bread machine yeast where the standard yeast is. I’m not sure what the difference is, but they are the same price, so I figured I’d better use it.
How about “delicious” yeast muffins? or “raised breakfast” ? Does it really matter?
Where did you find coconut oil?
Ilke recently posted..Food Knows No Boundaries!
I get the coconut oil at our local Fred Meyer in the health food section, but Albertsons sells it too. It’s a nice alternative to olive oil.
I adore apples in bread and muffins, so no matter what you call these, they look fabulous!!!
Liz recently posted..Prosciutto Gruyère Pinwheels made with Homemade Puff Pastry
Apples and cinnamon are my favorite combination. Add the raisins and I’m a happy camper.
Oh yummy, those muffins/buns sound really good! And it’s even better that the bread machine does most of the work for you!
I love my bread machine for sure!
Those look so delicious! I can see my family just devouring these! Thanks!
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They freeze really well too!
looks mighty tasty not matter what you call them
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I like ingredients
apple, oats, raisins 
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I’m a big fan of morning muffin breaks, and these are a good way to use up apples that aren’t really good for snacking anymore.
Bun Muffins! I love it and they look delicious!
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Mmmm….love the look…healthy and delicious. Wish I can have one now for my tea break.
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Next time I’m going to add some nutty flaxseeds. I bet that would be good.
muffin, buns, rolls – no matter the name they look amazing. I’m definitely going to make these for the next MOPS meeting. The girls will LOVE them and so will I.
thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe Kristi.
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They really did turn out a pretty color, didn’t they? You’ll have to let me know how they turn out and if you change them up a bit. I always like to see how people improve my recipes, don’t you?
Wow! These looks packed with goodness! I was just thinking of making a banana bread but these are much cuter and convenient cause I can freeze them and have them anytime!
I love bringing them to work for breakfast, but I bet you could swap the apple for banana. It would be fun to try!
The name is perfect! I saw the title, without reading yet, and went “Oh yum, we may have to make these tomorrow:)”
Take care,
Terra
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I had no idea what to call these, isn’t that funny? They are very good.
These look fab! I love that you used your bread maker to make these. Very cool idea, and further rationale as to why I need a bread maker!
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I got my first bread machine brand new at a garage sale for $30. Can’t beat that!
lovely breakfast buns! bookmarked this recipe, definitely will give it a try!
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You can’t beat the bread machine for making easy rolls that’s for sure!
Whatever you end up calling it, it looks absolutely delicious. Thanks again for sharing a creative and healthy recipe.
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This is an easy recipe to add different nuts and dried fruits too as well.
What ever they are called they look delicious
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The problem is I always want to eat more than one.