Description
These warm, spiced Cinnamon Apple Muffins are bursting with juicy apples and cozy cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they offer a tender crumb, natural sweetness, and a comforting aroma. Each bite carries the warmth of cinnamon paired with fresh apples, making them an irresistibly satisfying treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (natural)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Produce
- 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small 1/4 inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly in the muffins, providing juicy pockets of sweetness in every bite.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar (natural), ground cinnamon (natural), baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent. Whisk together thoroughly to distribute leavening and spices evenly for a consistent texture.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, vegetable oil, maple syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) to create a moist and sweet base to complement the dry ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry mixes: Slowly pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light. Once incorporated, fold in the diced apples evenly.
- Bake the muffins: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Divide the batter evenly into the cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Fuji or Granny Smith for best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir just until dry and wet ingredients are combined to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Ensure the baking powder is fresh for maximum rise and soft crumb.
- Dice apples evenly into small cubes for consistent moisture distribution.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup (natural) if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Muffins, Vegan Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Plant-based, Spiced Muffins, Apple Muffins