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Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Delight in these moist and flavorful apple cinnamon muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1.5-2 cups large Fuji apple (or 2 small apples)
- 0.5 cup applesauce
Eggs
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Oils and Flavorings
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger (optional)
Sugars
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar (150 grams)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
Flour and Baking Agents
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar (additional, 150 grams)
- 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted (42 grams))
- 0.5 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (75 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, vanilla, sugar, and oil.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then add chopped apples and melted butter.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.