Description
Looking for the best apple cinnamon muffins recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so moist perfect for using up fresh apples! Whether you’re after a healthy breakfast idea or a simple snack, this loaf delivers every time. Great for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy apple muffin recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
- Sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy.
- Add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American