Cinnamon Apple Muffins
These delightful muffins are bursting with sweet apple chunks and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or snacks during the cozy fall season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup ½ cup milk
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1-2 medium apples)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat gently until combined.
- Fold the diced apples into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
Baking
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy muffins. You can add walnuts or raisins for extra texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about three days or freeze for longer storage.