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Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – The reliable backbone of the muffin world
  • Baking powder – For that fluffy rise we all love
  • Ground cinnamon – Don’t be shy; this is the star
  • Salt – Yes sweet things still need salt. Trust the process
  • Granulated sugar – Sweetness without overdoing it
  • Brown sugar – Adds moisture and that cozy caramel vibe
  • Eggs – Room temperature if you’re feeling fancy
  • Neutral oil or melted butter – Moist muffins > dry regrets
  • Milk – Any kind works dairy or non-dairy
  • Vanilla extract – Small amount big impact
  • Apples – Peeled cored, and chopped (use crisp ones!)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin or grease it well. Skipping this step is how sadness happens.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. No lumps allowed—break them up like you mean it.
  • Whisk the wet ingredients. In another bowl, mix sugars, eggs, oil (or butter), milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  • Combine wet and dry. Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir gently. Stop as soon as everything is combined. Overmixing = tough muffins. We don’t want that energy.
  • Fold in the apples. Use a spatula and a light hand. Every scoop should have apple—this is non-negotiable.
  • Fill the muffin cups. About ¾ full is perfect. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon-sugar on top if you’re feeling extra (recommended).
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. A few moist crumbs are fine—dry crumbs are not the goal.
  • Cool slightly, then enjoy. Or burn your tongue immediately. Your call.