Description
These Cinnamon Apple Walnut Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Loaded with warm spices, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts, these moist and flavorful muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking rotation.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Optional coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Stir in milk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold in the apples and walnuts.
- Bake: Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- For extra flavor, sauté the apples in a little butter and cinnamon before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
