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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Delightful muffins filled with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cups milk
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
Topping
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, egg, and milk until well blended.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apple.
  7. Spoon the muffin mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Topping and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make the topping.
  2. Sprinkle the topping over the muffin batter.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve your Apple Cinnamon Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage. Use fresh apples for best flavor and avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture.

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