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Apple Cinnamon Muffins: A Cozy, Delicious Treat for Any Occasion

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preheat & Prepare:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and yogurt until fully combined.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in chopped apples without overmixing.
Prepare the Oat Streusel Topping (Optional):
  1. In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon until crumbly.
Fill & Bake:
  1. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full.
  2. Sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin (if using).
  3. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve & Enjoy:
  1. 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.