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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins for Cozy Fall Mornings

Deliciously warm Cinnamon Streusel Muffins filled with apple pieces, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt omit for low-sodium diet
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon increase for more intense flavor
  • 1 large egg for egg-free, use flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup milk can use almond or oat milk
  • 0.5 cup melted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1-2 cups chopped apples use firm varieties like Honeycrisp
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour use cold butter for crumbly texture
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar can mix with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup cold butter cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pastry cutter
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: egg, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples gently into the batter.
  6. Mix the streusel topping ingredients together until crumbly.
  7. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner two-thirds full, and sprinkle streusel on top.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for later enjoyment.

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