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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins That Bring Fall to Your Kitchen

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a cozy treat that combines warm spices and sweet apples, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can also work well
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder essential leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda crucial for achieving proper texture
  • 1/2 tsp Salt no substitutes recommended
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon nutmeg can be used for variation
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted for batter
  • 1 large Egg can use a flax egg for vegan version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy works
  • 2 cups Apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji recommended
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier alternative
  • 1/4 cup Butter cold for streusel topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour same type as in batter

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • paper liners

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and measure the muffin batter ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Make Streusel Topping: In a bowl, combine cold butter, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. Blend until resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Add Apples: Fold in diced apples gently for even distribution.
  7. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter into lined cups, filling two-thirds full. Sprinkle with streusel topping.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and use firm apple varieties. Store muffins in an airtight container.

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