Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Breakfast
These Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Breakfast are the perfect way to start your day, delivering a delightful combination of tender apples and warm cinnamon in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, these muffins are ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. With their moist texture and rich flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them as a comforting breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, and feel free to customize with nuts or raisins for added texture. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a simple breakfast option, these muffins are versatile enough to fit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; then fold in the diced apples.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg