Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Moist and flavorful, they are easy to make and bursting with the warm flavors of apple and cinnamon.
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 the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or by greasing lightly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the yogurt and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients and fold in the chopped apples.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Mix the topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and reheat nicely.
- For added texture, include chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a protein-rich substitute.
- 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
