Description
Soft apple cinnamon muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the warmth of cinnamon, making them a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with melted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples carefully to ensure even distribution.
- Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter finish, sprinkle sugar on top of the muffin batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, apple muffins, breakfast, cinnamon, baked goods
