Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Dive into the delightful world of baking with these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins! Perfectly capturing the essence of autumn, these muffins are a harmonious blend of juicy apples and warm cinnamon, topped with a crunchy streusel. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are not only easy to prepare but also promise smiles all around. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or as part of your meal prep for the week, these muffins are sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Let’s get started on creating this cozy treat that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and comforting flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just moistened.
- Fold in chopped apples carefully.
- For the streusel topping: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter to form coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and top generously with streusel mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 201mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 23mg