Description
These Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat packed with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfectly moist and fluffy, they make a comforting start to your day or a sweet snack anytime.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined for even distribution of ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins tough.
- Add Apples: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking down.
- Fill and Bake: Evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and tender.
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make gluten-free muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, breakfast muffins, soft muffins, baked apple muffins, cinnamon apple breakfast, homemade muffins
