Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the ultimate comfort food, filling your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. These moist and fluffy muffins combine tender apples with aromatic cinnamon, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, they evoke cozy mornings and sweet memories with every bite. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature; these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 cups fresh apples, diced
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold diced apples into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined to keep muffins fluffy.
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh apples for the best flavor and texture. Customize by adding nuts or swapping apples for pears. For added crunch, sprinkle oats on top before baking.