Easy Apple Muffins

These easy Apple Muffins are the perfect recipe for a quick snack or breakfast. They are filled with apples, cinnamon and oatmeal then topped with a streusel! The perfect, easy grab and go breakfast! Plus, they freeze great so you can always have some on hand.

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There’s nothing like a warm Apple Muffin with streusel along your cup of coffee in the morning. These are the perfect treat in the morning, plus make great grab and go breakfasts for the kids heading out the door.

Make a double batch, freeze one for later and always be prepared for busy, hectic mornings. They also make a great afterschool snack or the perfect addition to a lunchbox because they are loaded with nutrients.

Why this recipes works:

• Cooked oatmeal in these muffins gives them extra moisture, texture and fiber.
• Uses up any leftover oatmeal you have in your fridge.
• Freeze great, so you can always have some on hand for an easy breakfast.
• Healthier because the are loaded with apples, applesauce, oatmeal and a little whole wheat flour.
• Skip the streusel if you want to make them healthier.

Ingredients Needed

• All purpose flour
• Whole wheat flour
• Salt, cinnamon, baking powder
• Coconut oil
• Light brown sugar
• Eggs
• Plain prepared oatmeal
• Unsweetened applesauce
• Apple
• Walnuts
• Unsalted butter

Steps to Prepare

• Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 count muffin tin and set aside.
• Batter – In a medium bowl, combine flours, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal and applesauce. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chopped apple. Divide the batter between 12 muffin cups.
• Streusel – In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Add the butter. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles wet sand and clumps together when you press it together. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter in the 12 muffin cups.
• Bake – Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Expert Tips for Muffins

• Don’t overmix your batter or your muffin will be tough. Mix batter until just combined.
• Use a spring loaded cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to divide the batter in the muffin tin.
• Muffins are done when you touch the top of the muffin and it springs back or you insert a toothpick in the middle of the muffin and it comes out clean. Do not overbake.

What are the best apples for baking?

An apple with a great crisp texture will hold up best when baking. For these apple oatmeal muffins I used a Pink Lady and left the skin on for even more texture. Other apples that are best are Granny Smith, Braeburn or Honeycrisp. Any of these apples would be perfect for make easy apple muffins. The apples you want to avoid are the soft textured apples.

Storage

Muffins stay fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. Make sure they are completely cooled before placing in container.

Store in them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

To freeze muffins make sure they are cool then place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature or warm up in the microwave.

More Muffin Recipes!

• Nothing beats a traditional Blueberry Muffin loaded with juicy blueberries!
• Got leftover bananas that are to ripe? Make Banana Muffins with an amazing Crumb top!
• The kids will love these Peanut Butter Banana Muffins.
• Got a sweet tooth? Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are tender and delicious with just the right amount of chocolate. I also have a classic Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe, too!
• Load these Yummy Peanut Butter Muffins with Jam for a Fun Twist on Your Typical Peanut Butter & Jelly Breakfast!

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Apple Muffins

The perfect recipe for a quick snack or breakfast! They are filled with apples, cinnamon and oatmeal then topped with a streusel.

Prep:25 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Total:40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Muffin

• ▢ 1 c. all purpose flour
• ▢ 1/2 c. white whole wheat flour
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 c. melted coconut oil cooled slightly
• ▢ 2/3 c. light brown sugar
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 3/4 c. cooked plain oatmeal see note
• ▢ 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
• ▢ 1 c. finely chopped apple I used a Pink Lady and I left the skin on

Streusel

• ▢ 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• ▢ 2 Tbsp old fashioned oats
• ▢ 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• ▢ 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
• ▢ 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• ▢ 2 Tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 count muffin tin and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine flours, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.
• In a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal and applesauce. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chopped apple.
• Divide the batter between 12 muffin cups.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Add the butter. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles wet sand and clumps together when you press it together. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter in the 12 muffin cups.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Tips

EXPERT TIPS FOR MUFFINS

• Make sure that your oatmeal is creamy. If it has been refrigerated and firmed up, whisk in a splash of water to make it creamy again.
• Don’t overmix your batter or your muffin will be tough. Mix batter until just combined.
• Use a spring loaded cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to divide the batter in the muffin tin.
• Muffins are done when you touch the top of the muffin and it springs back or you insert a toothpick in the middle of the muffin and it comes out clean. Do not overbake.

WHAT ARE THE BEST APPLES FOR BAKING?

An apple with a great crisp texture will hold up best when baking. For these apple oatmeal muffins I used a Pink Lady and left the skin on for even more texture. Other apples that are best are Granny Smith, Braeburn or Honeycrisp. Any of these apples would be perfect for make easy apple muffins. The apples you want to avoid are the soft textured apples.

STORAGE

Muffins stay fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. Make sure they are completely cooled before placing in container.

Store in them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

To freeze muffins make sure they are cool then place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature or warm up in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1, Calories: 220kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 32g (11%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 32mg (11%), Sodium: 81mg (4%), Potassium: 119mg (3%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 16g (18%), Vitamin A: 105IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.6mg (1%), Calcium: 41mg (4%), Iron: 1.2mg (7%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.