Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the epitome of a cozy, comforting treat. The combination of warm spices and tender apples creates a delightful balance of flavors, making each bite a joy. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are a delicious way to enjoy the seasonal flavors of fall.
What’s more, these muffins are not only delicious but also easy to make. Using a mix of whole wheat pastry flour and unbleached all-purpose flour gives them a wholesome texture, while the unsweetened applesauce and petite diced apples add natural sweetness and moisture. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or saving some for later, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter:
3/4 cup (90g) whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup (98g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 cup (100g) white granulated sugar
1/3 cup (79mL) olive oil (or other baking oil)
1/3 cup (79mL) almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup (125g) unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup (125g) petite diced apple (Fuji or Gala)
Topping (Optional):
3 Tbsp white granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a 12-count muffin pan with non-stick spray or paper liners. This recipe makes 10 or 11 muffins (depending on your muffin pan).
In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the sugar, oil, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, and applesauce. Beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
Add the diced apple and gently mix with a large spoon or spatula until just combined.
Scoop or spoon the batter into your prepared muffin wells, filling to the top. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the muffin batter, making sure to add a bit of extra to the centers.
Bake muffins at 425°F for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (without opening the oven door) and continue baking for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully run a butter knife around the edge of each muffin, gently lifting them up and out of the muffin pan. Place each muffin on a cooling rack.
Enjoy muffins warm or allow to cool. Before storing any leftover muffins, allow them to cool completely. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal