apple walnut breakfast muffins (Printer View)

Warm breakfast muffins feature apple, walnut and cinnamon for a comforting morning treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and finely diced
12 - 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

# Method steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Carefully fold diced apples and chopped walnuts into the batter.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Place pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make in one bowl for minimal cleanup
  • Perfectly moist and tender crumb every time
  • Great for make ahead breakfast or snack
  • Wonderful way to use seasonal apples and pantry items
02 -
  • Excellent source of fiber and heart healthy fats
  • Delicious at room temperature or warmed
  • Great for freezing and defrosting as needed
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or the texture will be tough
  • Toast walnuts first for richest flavor Dice apples uniformly so every bite is juicy and not soggy

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