Description
Enjoy the warm, cozy flavors of apple and cinnamon in these moist and delicious muffins! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins feature soft apples, aromatic spices, and a delightful oat streusel topping. Easy to make and irresistibly good!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups baking apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Optional Oat Streusel Topping:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and yogurt until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples without overmixing.
- Prepare the Oat Streusel Topping (Optional):
- In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Fill & Bake:
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin (if using).
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature with coffee, tea, or milk.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and fluffy.
- To make these healthier, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- To freeze, place muffins in a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American