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Best Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe Easy Homemade Fall Breakfast Treats

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These apple cinnamon muffins blend tender, moist apples with warm cinnamon for a cozy fall breakfast treat. Perfectly moist with a slight crisp on top, they are quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) plain yogurt (Greek yogurt preferred)
  • 2 medium apples (about 1½ cups), peeled and diced (Granny Smith preferred)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces (about ½ inch). Optionally toss with a teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until silky and glossy.
  6. Mix in the plain yogurt. If the batter is too thick, add about 2 tablespoons of milk to loosen it.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  8. Fold in the diced apples and optional chopped nuts gently, ensuring apples remain in chunks.
  9. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  10. Bake on the middle rack for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for smooth blending. Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith to avoid soggy muffins. Test muffins at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking. For a crunchier top, sprinkle cinnamon sugar before baking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free yogurt.

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