Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Breakfast Recipe
These Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins make a delightful breakfast treat, combining tender crumb with the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples. Perfectly moist and easy to make, these muffins are a great way to start your day with a touch of homemade sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- Incorporate apples and wet mixture: Fold the peeled and diced apples into the wet ingredients gently to distribute them evenly.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; be careful not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Fill muffin tins: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the muffins before baking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To make these muffins vegan, substitute the eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
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