Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Unleash the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins combine the comforting flavors of fresh apples and cinnamon, topped with a crumbly streusel that adds a satisfying crunch. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they promise to become a staple in your baking routine. Enjoy them warm straight from the oven or freeze extras for a quick treat later on. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can whip up this delicious recipe and impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for streusel topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the large egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped apples evenly throughout the batter.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter into prepared cups and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg