No Added Sugar Apple Cinnamon Muffins

What makes apple and cinnamon muffins so good?

Muffins made with apples and cinnamon are a classic fall favorite as they combine together the warm, comforting flavors of apples and cinnamon in a moist and tender muffin

I like that these muffins are easy to make and that they taste great about any time ofthe day.

Have you tried my No Added Sugar Apple Galette?

Made on a flaky whole wheat flour crust, that 'as good as pie' no added sugar galette recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress! Both this recipe for apple cinnamon muffins and that recipe for apple galette are great tasting no added sugar recipes that can be made with apples.

'Pure' Vanilla Extract is used in this recipe to give the muffins for optimal vanilla flavoring. You can find Pure Vanilla Extract here.

Why you will love this fall inspired muffin recipe

These apple cinnamon muffins are a delicious and comforting baked treat. They are packed with fall flavors and tender juicy apples in every bite.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• You can make these great tasting muffins with no added sugar.
• The buttery streusel topping perfectly complements the muffins.
• While they are baking your kitchen will flourish with the aromatic flavors of cinnamon and apples.
• These muffins are perfect when served warm out of the oven for breakfast or brunch or when enjoyed the next day on the go as a snack or part of a tasty lunch.

Ingredients you will need to make homemade cinnamon apple muffins.

Muffins.

• Flour. All purpose flour was used to make my muffins.
• Ground Cinnamon. Gives these muffins that wonderful fall flavor.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda. Leavening agents used in this recipe to help make the muffins fluffy.
• Butter. Softened to room temperature. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to your flour.
• Sugar Alternatives. You will need both a granulated sugar alternative and a brown sugar alternative. Use alternatives that measure like sugar and that can also be baked with for best results.
• Egg. Use a large egg that is at room temperature.
• Plain Yogurt. Adds moisture, flavor, and helps make these muffins fluffy.
• Pure Vanilla Extract Perfectly balances out the flavors in these muffins.
• Apples. Your apples should be peeled with the core and seeds removed, and then diced into around ¼ to ½" cubes.

For the Streusel Topping

• Flour. All Purpose Flour.
• Brown Sugar Alternative. Use an alternative that measures like actual brown sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Butter. Unsalted butter is preferred. Your butter should be melted and cooled to room temperature.
• Ground Cinnamon. Added for flavoring.

Expert Tip 👉 Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream can be used instead of the regular plain yogurt.

How to make No Added Sugar Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Bake Time: 22 minutes .
Servings: 12 regular sized muffins .
How to Serve:As is warm or cold with No Added Sugar Cinnamon Honey Butter .
Notes: You will need mixing bowls, a muffin pan and liners, and a mixer to make this recipe.

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prep a muffin pan for nonstick. Muffin liners work well in this recipe.
2. Streusel In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine together the flour, brown sugar, butter, and ground cinnamon, mixing until you get a crumbly texture. You can then set this bowl aside while you make the muffin batter.
3. Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together your flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Cream. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar alternatives until smooth and creamy (about two to three minutes).
5. Wet Ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the large mixing bowl and then add the egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat a minute and a half on medium and then stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients for another minute and a half on medium.
6. Combine. Set the mixture to low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the large mixing bowl and mix the ingredients until just combined.
7. Fold. Use a rubber spatula or similar item to fold in the diced apple pieces.
8. Bake. Use a medium cookie scoop or similar item to evenly fill each the muffin cups ⅔rds full. Sprinkle the streusel topping, from the second step, over the tops of the muffins and then place the pan in the center of your oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring the muffins to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Tips for making the best apple muffins with cinnamon

When selecting apples to use in this recipe, use apples that can be baked with. I personally like to use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Apples that bake well include Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, Gala, Braeburn, and Granny Smith.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When you dice your apples, dice them into small pieces that are about the same size (around ¼ to ½ inch). This will help the apples distribute evenly in the batter as well allow the muffins to bake evenly.
2. The apples are 'folded' rather than mixed into the batter. This helps to keep the apples intact rather than breaking down. Also, avoid over-mixing the ingredients when you do add the apples.
3. The muffins should sit in the pan for about five minutes after taking them out of the oven in order to allow them to set. Avoid leaving the muffins in the pan any longer as the muffins can become soggy on the bottom.

How to store apple cinnamon muffins

Once they have fully cooled they can be stored in an airtight container that is lined with a paper towel on the bottom. When properly stored apple cinnamon muffins can keep for up to four days at room temperature, up to a week when refrigerated, or frozen for up to a few months.

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