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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Cozy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins for Perfect Mornings

Delightful Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with sweet apples and cozy spices, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor depth
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidic ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Intensifies flavors
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use melted for batter and cold for streusel
  • 1 large Egg Binds mixture
  • 2 cups Apples Use firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup Milk Plant-based milk for dairy-free option
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Oats Adjust or omit for preference
  • 1/4 cup Cold Butter Do not melt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cup measures
  • Teaspoon measure

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, milk, and chopped apples. Mix well.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Fill muffin cups with batter and sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, performing the toothpick test to check for doneness.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pans for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding nuts or oats. Store muffins in an airtight container.

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