Enjoy these simple, delicious apple muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with whole wheat flour or applesauce.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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.
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.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 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 whole wheat apple muffins, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
You can add a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little milk or lemon juice.
These muffins freeze well. Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Add-ins like chopped nuts or raisins are great options for kids.