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Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins

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These fluffy apple cinnamon breakfast muffins are tender, moist, and filled with juicy apple chunks and warm cinnamon spice, perfect for cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples (about 1 1/2 cups diced), peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for tossing apples)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples into small chunks (about 1/2-inch pieces). Toss them in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until well blended.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the cinnamon-coated apple chunks and nuts if using, distributing evenly without mashing.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Remove muffins from oven and let sit in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Toss diced apples in cinnamon before folding into batter for natural infused flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins fluffy. Let batter rest 5 minutes before baking to soften apples and enhance cinnamon flavor. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly.

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