Description
Quick and wholesome apple muffins with a tender crumb, warm cinnamon, and fresh apple bites — perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups apples, grated and diced (such as Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: eggs, yogurt or buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and sugar.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until combined.
- Gently fold in the grated and diced apples plus any optional mix-ins.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, topping with a sprinkle of coarse sugar or oats.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
Muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen individually for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American