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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Muffins with tender chunks of apple and a sweet streusel topping. Perfect for a breakfast on the go or an after school snack.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 muffins
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Muffin Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Apple pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Apples peeled and diced

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Oats
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Butter cold

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12-count muffin pan with paper muffin cups and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • In another large bowl add eggs, butter, milk, honey, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
  • Slowly add in dry mixture and stir, batter will be thick.
  • Fold diced apples into batter.
  • Fill lined muffin pan three-fourths full.
  • In a small bowl add streusel toppings and cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or a fork.
  • Sprinkle streusel topping over the batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. To check insert toothpick in the center and if it comes out clean the muffin is baked.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Notes

Storage - Leftovers can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Freezing - You can freeze leftover muffins for up to 3 months. Add the baked and cooled muffins to an airtight bag and freeze. The frozen muffins can be thawed at room temperature or you can microwave them for a few seconds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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