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Easy Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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These easy fluffy apple cinnamon muffins are light, moist, and perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep. They combine tender apple pieces with warm cinnamon for a comforting and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 240g), sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 67g)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (about 70g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml) or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups diced fresh apples (about 2 medium apples), peeled or unpeeled
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until slightly pale. Add applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently until smooth but do not overmix.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined; some lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in diced apples and optional nuts or raisins carefully to distribute evenly.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Pat apples dry if very juicy to avoid wet batter. Vinegar reacts with baking soda to create air pockets for fluffiness. Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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