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Easy Freezer-Friendly Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins

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These apple cinnamon breakfast muffins are quick, easy, and freezer-friendly, perfect for busy mornings. They feature freshly grated apples and warm cinnamon spice for a moist, tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely grated (preferably Granny Smith)
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (any kind, including almond or oat milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Grate the apples directly into the wet mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Add milk to the wet ingredients and stir to blend evenly.
  6. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To freeze, wrap each muffin individually and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  11. To reheat, thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes or microwave wrapped muffins for 20-30 seconds.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use freshly grated apples and pat dry if watery to avoid soggy muffins. Cool muffins completely before freezing to maintain texture. Oven temperatures vary, so start checking muffins at 18 minutes.

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