Easy Apple Fritter Muffins
Delightful apple fritter muffins that perfectly balance the sweetness of apples and warm cinnamon spice, ideal for a cozy morning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Large Egg
- 0.5 cup Milk (or Dairy-Free Alternative)
- 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil (or Melted Coconut Oil)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Peeled, Diced Apples
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons Milk (for Glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: beat the egg, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples into the batter.
- Fill each muffin slot about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the muffins once cooled.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a dairy-free milk alternative. Feel free to adjust the sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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