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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are the ultimate cozy fall treat — soft, fluffy, and filled with diced apples and cinnamon, finished with a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack with coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (57g)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • pastry blender or fingers for streusel
  • muffin tin 12-cup standard size
  • oven
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. Prepare the streusel: In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Refrigerate until needed.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Some lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Top generously with the chilled streusel topping.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the tin briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat, or replace oil with applesauce. Add chopped nuts to the streusel for crunch, or drizzle with glaze for a sweeter finish. Muffins freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.

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