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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

August 22, 2021
: 12
: 10 min
: 25 min
: 35 min
: Easy

One of my family's favorite apple recipes. These healthy muffins are perfect for a grab and go breakfast with a glass of milk or an afternoon snack.

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Ingredients
  • Muffins
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg - room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar - packed
  • 1 teaspoon good vanilla
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt - I use vanilla flavor but plain is fine
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon - heaping
  • 2 apples cups peeled and diced
  • Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar - packed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter - cold and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
  • Step 1 In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt.
  • Step 2 In a mixer combine egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Cream together.
  • Step 3 Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • Step 4 Add butter, yogurt, and cinnamon. Mix.
  • Step 5 Slowly add dry ingredients until it is all combined.
  • Step 6 Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • Step 7 Add apples and stir by hand making sure apples are thoroughly distributed in batter.
  • Step 8 Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  • Step 9 Using an ice-cream scoop fill muffin tin to the rim.
  • Step 10 In a separate bowl combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter.
  • Step 11 Using a knife, pastry blender or your hands combine until it forms small pea size crumbles.
  • Step 12 Sprinkle on top of muffins.
  • Step 13 Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 14 Once the muffins are completely cool remove from pan. If you wish to freeze them – wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in freezer bag. Label and date. You can store in the freezer up to a month.
  • Step 15 Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for an hour. Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes to warm up the muffin and crisp up the edges.


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