Description
Delight in these moist and tender Apple Muffins, bursting with warm spiced apple flavor. Enhanced with a cinnamon crumble topping and a light powdered sugar glaze, these muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Crumble Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup soft coconut oil
Muffins
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or another neutral oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apple
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ½ cup all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the soft coconut oil and mix using a spatula until the mixture is crumbly and no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing to ensure a nice texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together the ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, and sea salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, vigorously whisk the unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, cane sugar, avocado oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently to combine everything. Carefully fold in the peeled and diced apples to distribute them evenly without breaking them down.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Using a ⅓-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups. Sprinkle the crumble topping mixture generously over each muffin cup.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 17 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of almond milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, add almond milk one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Glaze the Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- These cinnamon apple muffins are moist, tender, and filled with warm apple spice flavor.
- The crumble topping and glaze enhance the sweetness and texture but the muffins are equally delicious without these toppings if you prefer a less sweet treat.
- The applesauce and almond flour give these muffins a moist crumb, making them ideal for breakfast or snack times.
- For best results, spoon and level flours to maintain accurate measurements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
