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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Deliciously moist apple cinnamon muffins topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples preferably Granny Smith
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the cold butter and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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