Here's a delicious recipe for apple and cinnamon muffins that are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack:
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour - 1 3/4 cups (220g)
- Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup (100g)
- Brown sugar - 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Egg - 1 large
- Milk - 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Greek yogurt or sour cream - 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vegetable oil or melted butter - 1/3 cup (80ml)
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced - 1 cup (about 1 medium apple)
- Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) - 1/2 cup (60g)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional):
- Granulated sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, Greek yogurt or sour cream, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
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Fold in Apples and Nuts (if using): Gently fold in the diced apple and chopped nuts (if using).
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Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Prepare the Topping (optional): In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of each muffin for a sweet, crunchy topping.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These apple and cinnamon muffins are full of warm, comforting flavors and a great way to enjoy fresh apples. They make a perfect treat for a chilly morning or a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy!
