Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make, featuring the perfect blend of tart Granny Smith apples and warm cinnamon spices. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins bake up fluffy and tender with a subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Other
- 3 tablespoons Granny Smith apple (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your batter is ready.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour the oil into a 1-cup glass measuring cup, then beat the egg and add it to the oil. Fill the measuring cup to the 1-cup mark with milk and whisk together until thoroughly blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Add Apples and Cinnamon: Fold in the grated Granny Smith apples and ground cinnamon evenly into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- 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.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Storage: Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Apple cinnamon muffins are a perfect breakfast on a crisp fall morning or an easy go-to after school snack on busy afternoons.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling a little cinnamon sugar on top of each muffin before baking.
- Use fresh Granny Smith apples for the best tart flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to a month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
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
