Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade apple muffins. Bursting with tender apple chunks and a perfect blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or as a snack. Easy to prepare, they fill your kitchen with a sweet aroma that will bring back memories of cozy family gatherings. Enjoy each bite knowing they are as nutritious as they are delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, melted butter, and milk. Mix until just combined—lumps are okay!
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Feel free to mix in walnuts or swap out some apples for pears for a unique twist.