Apple Crisp Muffins

These Apple Crisp Muffins combine the cozy flavors of a classic apple crisp with the convenience of a muffin, making them the perfect fall-inspired treat. Tender, cinnamon-spiced muffins are loaded with sweet, juicy chunks of apple and crowned with a buttery oat streusel that delivers a satisfyingly crisp topping. Ready in just 40 minutes, these muffins strike the perfect balance between moist and crumbly, thanks to the rich blend of brown sugar, vanilla, and melted butter in the batter. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these make-ahead muffins are a sure way to brighten any morning. With keywords like "apple crisp muffins," "cinnamon apple muffins," and "oat streusel topping," this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in comforting, seasonal flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cups brown sugar (for streusel)
• 0.25 cups cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-ring muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat together 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of brown sugar, and 0.25 cups of melted unsalted butter until well combined.

Step 4

Add 0.5 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs to the sugar-butter mixture, and mix until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, gently mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in 1.5 cups of diced apples into the batter.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

Step 8

For the streusel topping, combine 0.5 cups of rolled oats, 0.5 cups of flour, 0.25 cups of brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 9

Cut in 0.25 cups of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 10

Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the muffin batter.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 12

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1165.9 grams (1165.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3138

Total Fat 114.60g	147%
Saturated Fat 66.80g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 643mg	214%
Sodium 2134mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 488.60g	178%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 256.40g
Protein 50.70g	101%

Vitamin D 165IU	827%
Calcium 462mg	36%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 1302mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 61.3%