Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Muffins (Print)

Tender, spiced muffins bursting with apple flavor. Ideal for breakfast or snacks and simple to prepare.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples (about 2 medium apples)

→ Optional Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons turbinado or demerara sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Combine the turbinado sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping, then uniformly sprinkle it over the batter in each muffin cup.
08 - Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples, so you probably have everything on hand
  • Ready in under forty minutes from start to finish
  • Loaded with real apple pieces that add a juicy fresh bite to every muffin
  • Not too sweet and warmly spiced with cinnamon which feels like comfort food
  • Perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack for busy mornings
02 -
  • Packed with real apples which means good fiber and natural sweetness
  • Stay moist for days and freeze beautifully for longer storage
  • Easy to make nut free but also delicious with added nuts
03 -
  • Always use fresh baking powder and soda for a good rise
  • Do not skip the sugar topping—it creates the best crunch and an appealing bakery style look
  • Try using more than one kind of apple for deeper flavor I have learned that mixing tart and sweet varieties makes these muffins unforgettable

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