Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these moist muffins are packed with chunks of fresh apple and a hint of cinnamon, making them a comforting treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and can be reheated for a quick breakfast.
- For extra texture, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
