Description
These spiced apple cinnamon muffins are moist, fluffy, and filled with fresh apple chunks and warm spices. A perfect cozy treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack, with an optional cinnamon sugar topping for added crunch.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 1–2 medium apples)
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the eggs, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- If using the cinnamon sugar topping, mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for more flavor depth.
Add chopped nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries for a variation.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, microwave for 15–20 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
