Hearty Apple Cinnamon Muffins: A Morning Treat (Print Version)
Whip up these fluffy Apple Cinnamon Muffins! My favorite recipe for a sweet breakfast or snack, full of warm spices and tender apple pieces. So easy!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
All-purpose flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 -
Granulated sugar
06 -
Brown sugar
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Large eggs
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Milk
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Vegetable oil
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Vanilla extract
→ Flavor Boosters
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Diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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Ground cinnamon
→ Optional Extras
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Turbinado sugar (for topping)
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Chopped walnuts or pecans
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, grab a big bowl and whisk together your flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Give it a good whisk until everything is evenly combined. This is where I sometimes forget to really get into the corners of the bowl, so make sure you do! You want those leavening agents spread out for even rising. Honestly, the smell of the cinnamon and sugar already makes my kitchen feel warm.
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In a separate, medium-sized bowl, gently whisk your eggs until they're just broken up. Then, pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk these together until they're fully combined and look like a pale, uniform liquid. This is where I once accidentally added the oil to the dry ingredients first, and it made for a lumpy mess. Oops! Keeping them separate truly makes for a smoother batter.
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Now, pour your wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Grab a spatula and mix just until everything is moistened. Seriously, resist the urge to overmix! Lumps are okay, even good! Overmixing develops the gluten too much, leading to tough muffins. I always tell myself, "less is more" at this stage. You'll see streaks of flour, and that's perfectly fine!
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This is the fun part! Add your diced apples to the batter. Gently fold them in until they're just distributed throughout. You don't want to mash them or overmix again. I love seeing all those little apple bits peeking through, promising a burst of flavor in every bite. This is where the Apple Cinnamon Muffins truly start to come alive.
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Then, divide your batter evenly among the liners, filling each one about two-thirds full. If you're using turbinado sugar, now's the time to sprinkle a little on top of each muffin for that lovely crunchy crust. I sometimes get a little messy here, batter on the tin, but it's all part of the home baking charm, right?
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Pop your muffin tin into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched. The whole kitchen will smell incredible, trust me! Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Don't touch them too soon, they're hot! These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are best warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Always use room temperature ingredients for a smoother, more consistent batter.
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Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temp for best freshness, not the fridge.
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If you're out of milk, buttermilk works beautifully; just reduce baking soda slightly.
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Sprinkle a little turbinado sugar on top before baking for a lovely crunchy crust.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Muffin tin
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paper liners
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mixing bowls
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whisk
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spatula
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 4g