Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Whenever you're in the mood for a cozy fall snack, these Apple Cinnamon Muffins combine tender chunks of apple with warm cinnamon spice, creating a perfectly moist and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baking apples peeled, cored, and finely chopped (2 apples)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup plain yogurt full-fat
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Oat Streusel Topping: (opt)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside for later.
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then mix in the yogurt until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. The batter will be thick, and it's okay if a little flour remains unmixed.
- Fold in the diced apples gently, taking care not to overmix the batter.
- Prepare a muffin tin with 12 cups, either by lining them with paper liners or spraying with nonstick spray. Divide the batter evenly, filling each cup about 85% full.
- For the oat streusel topping, mix together brown sugar, oats, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle generously over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins