Description
Moist and flavorful apple muffins bursting with cinnamon and tender apple chunks. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped peeled apples (about 1 medium apple)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and any optional nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce to the batter.
- Ensure your apples are peeled and finely chopped for even distribution.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g