Cinnamon Apple Moist Muffins (Printable format)

Delight in moist, fragrant muffins featuring apples and cinnamon, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
10 - 1/2 cup milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Fold diced apples into the batter carefully.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
07 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over each muffin if desired.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Comforting cinnamon-spiced flavor
  • Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
02 -
  • Swap apples with pears or other seasonal fruit for variety
  • Add chopped nuts for extra crunch
03 -
  • Mix batter only until just combined for tender muffins
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping before baking for an extra crunch
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