Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Warm, cozy, and bursting with fall flavors, these Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a homemade treat that strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and deliciousness. Made with tender chunks of fresh apple, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of cinnamon spice, these muffins are soft, moist, and irresistibly aromatic. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and a beautifully golden, lightly sugared top, they’re an effortless yet impressive addition to breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Perfect for using up seasonal apples, these muffins are easy to make in one bowl and can be served warm or at room temperature. Whether fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these quick, fluffy muffins are sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs (large)
• 1.5 cups Apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Optional sugar topping: Demerara sugar or granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced apple, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of Demerara sugar or granulated sugar on top of each muffin for a sweet, crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192.3 grams (1192.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3047

Total Fat 112.90g	145%
Saturated Fat 66.70g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 643mg	214%
Sodium 2299mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 481.30g	175%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 276.50g
Protein 43.00g	86%

Vitamin D 134IU	669%
Calcium 371mg	29%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1100mg	23%

*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: 32.6%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 61.8%