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Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crumb Muffins

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These cozy cinnamon apple crumb muffins feature a perfect balance of soft muffin, juicy apple chunks, warming cinnamon, and a bakery-style buttery streusel topping, making them ideal for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt (use dairy-free coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
  • 2 medium fresh apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix with a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together ½ cup melted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup Greek yogurt until smooth and glossy.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a rubber spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in the diced apples. If batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to loosen slightly.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin and press down lightly to help it stick but keep crumbly texture.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with some moist crumbs.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use cold butter for the streusel to keep it crumbly. Peel apples for better texture but leaving peel on adds fiber. Room temperature eggs and yogurt help batter combine evenly. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly. Baking time may extend if apples release a lot of juice. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed. Vegan option available by replacing eggs with flax eggs and using dairy-free yogurt and butter.

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Keywords: cinnamon apple muffins, crumb muffins, bakery-style muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, apple streusel muffins

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