Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a quick snack. Made with grated Granny Smith apples and a touch of cinnamon, these muffins offer a sweet and slightly tart taste combined with a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they are sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons Granny Smith apple, grated
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour the oil into a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Beat the egg lightly and add it to the oil. Then fill the measuring cup with milk up to the 1-cup mark. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Fold in the grated Granny Smith apple and cinnamon, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: 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.
- Serve and Store: Let the muffins cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Apple cinnamon muffins are a perfect breakfast on a crisp fall morning or a convenient and tasty after-school snack.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a nice tart contrast, but feel free to substitute with other apple varieties depending on your taste preference.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain light and fluffy.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for longer freshness, or freeze for extended storage.
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
