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Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Breakfast

Deliciously soft and fluffy muffins packed with fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Fruits
  • 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.

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