Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
These easy apple cinnamon muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm, cozy flavors. Made with simple ingredients and fresh apples, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick homemade treat. The cinnamon crumble topping takes them to the next level—bakery-style, but super easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Topping (Optional but Recommended)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Servings
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 large muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 6 large muffin cups or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add egg, vegetable oil, and milk. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling just below the rim.
- For the topping, combine sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly, then sprinkle over the muffins.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Total Fat: 29g (37%)
- Saturated Fat: 12g (61%)
- Cholesterol: 73mg (24%)
- Sodium: 441mg (19%)
- Total Carbohydrates: 79g (29%)
- Dietary Fiber: 3g (9%)
- Total Sugars: 47g
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin C: 2mg (11%)
- Calcium: 110mg (8%)
- Iron: 2mg (12%)
- Potassium: 131mg (3%)
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