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Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Delicious Cinnamon Apple Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Cinnamon Apple Muffins, perfectly blending sweet apples and warm cinnamon for a delightful breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh.
  • 1 tsp Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt.
For Sweetness and Flavor
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon Increase for extra warmth.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
Moisture and Richness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 2 Eggs Can swap with flaxseed meal.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk or oat milk for dairy-free.
The Star Ingredient
  • 2 cups Fresh Apples Diced small, coated with cinnamon and flour.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Dice fresh apples and coat them lightly with flour and cinnamon.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. Beat unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with milk until just combined.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  8. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then brush with melted butter and dip in cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with gluten-free alternatives or add-ins like dried cranberries or nuts.

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