Description

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful breakfast or snack option, combining the natural sweetness of grated Granny Smith apples with warm cinnamon spices. Moist and tender, they bake up perfectly golden and make for a comforting treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

Wet Ingredients

1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons Granny Smith apple (grated)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: Pour the oil into a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Add the lightly beaten egg to the oil. Fill the measuring cup with milk up to the 1-cup mark, then beat the mixture until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine, mixing just until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
Add Apples and Cinnamon: Fold in the grated Granny Smith apple and ground cinnamon carefully into the batter.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to keep them fresh.

Notes

Apple cinnamon muffins make a perfect cozy breakfast on crisp fall mornings.
They also serve as an easy and wholesome snack for after school or anytime cravings.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender instead of tough.
Use fresh Granny Smith apples for a bright tart flavor and good texture.
These muffins freeze well if you want to make a larger batch ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 172 kcal
Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 106 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg