Green Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Green Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Tender muffins studded with tart green apple and warm cinnamon streusel.

Total 40 min Makes 12 muffins Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Eggs, Wheat, Dairy

These muffins balance the tartness of green apples with a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping for a crunchy contrast. The batter stays moist thanks to shredded apple folded directly into the mix, making these ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. A dusting of cinnamon sugar on top caramelizes slightly as they bake.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups green apples, peeled and shredded
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, with no dry streaks remaining.

  5. Fold in the shredded green apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

  7. In a small bowl, mix the topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the tops of the muffins.

  8. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

  9. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Green Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins balance the tartness of green apples with a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping for a crunchy contrast. The batter stays moist thanks to shredded apple folded directly into the mix, making these ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. A dusting of cinnamon sugar on top caramelizes slightly as they bake.

40 min 12 muffins 210 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups green apples, peeled and shredded
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, with no dry streaks remaining.

  5. 5

    Fold in the shredded green apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  6. 6

    Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, mix the topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the tops of the muffins.

  8. 8

    Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.