Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with grated Granny Smith apples and warm cinnamon, these muffins offer a tender crumb and a touch of natural sweetness, baked to golden perfection.
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
Flavorings
- 3 tablespoons Granny Smith apple (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent the muffins from sticking and ease of removal later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour the oil into a 1-cup measuring cup. Beat the egg lightly and add it to the oil. Then fill the measuring cup to the 1-cup line with milk. Beat the mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is just combined, taking care not to over mix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Apples and Cinnamon: Fold in the grated Granny Smith apples and ground cinnamon evenly throughout the batter to distribute flavor.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon or pour the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full to give room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean when done.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Keep any remaining muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Apple cinnamon muffins make a comforting breakfast choice especially on chilly fall mornings.
- They are also an easy and wholesome snack option for busy afternoons or after school.
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
