Description
These Apple Harvest Muffins are the perfect treat for fall mornings or anytime you’re craving a cozy, spiced baked good. Packed with chopped apples and warm spices, these moist and flavorful muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add apples and nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Divide the batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle the muffin tops with coarse sugar before baking.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
