Cinnamon Apple Oat Muffins
These delightful Cinnamon Apple Oat Muffins are a wholesome treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with the goodness of quick-cooking oats and chunks of tart cooking apples, each muffin is infused with aromatic spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. They offer a warm, comforting flavor that complements the natural sweetness of apples. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these muffins are great for sharing or enjoying on your own. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or jam for an extra special touch!
12
Servings
200
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Eggs
2 (lightly beaten)
Milk
3/4 cup (whole or low-fat)
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup (for moisture and richness)
All-purpose flour
1 cup (for structure)
Quick-cooking oats
1 cup (uncooked)
Sugar
1/3 cup (for sweetness)
Baking powder
1 tablespoon (for leavening)
Salt
1 teaspoon (to enhance flavor)
Ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon (for warm spice)
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (for fragrant spice)
Tart cooking apples
2 (cored, peeled, and chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the milk and vegetable oil to the eggs, stirring until just combined.
3
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; be careful to not overmix, as a few lumps are okay.
5
Gently fold in the chopped tart apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Serve warm, or once cooled, store any leftover muffins in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information
8.3g
Fat
25g
Carbs
3.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Apple Oat Muffins?
Cinnamon Apple Oat Muffins are a wholesome treat made with quick-cooking oats and tart cooking apples, flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon.
How many muffins does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 muffins.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 15 to 20 minutes.
What kind of oats are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for one cup of uncooked quick-cooking oats.
What type of apples work best?
Tart cooking apples are recommended for the best flavor balance.
How should I prepare the apples?
The apples should be cored, peeled, and chopped.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 2 eggs, lightly beaten.
What kind of milk can I use?
You can use 3/4 cup of either whole or low-fat milk.
How much oil is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of vegetable oil for moisture and richness.
How much sugar is added to the batter?
The recipe includes 1/3 cup of sugar for sweetness.
What spices are used for seasoning?
The muffins are seasoned with 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What is the calorie count per muffin?
Each muffin contains approximately 200 calories.
How much protein is in each muffin?
Each muffin provides 3.3g of protein.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 8.3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a muffin?
There are 25g of carbohydrates in each muffin.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
How much flour is used?
One cup of all-purpose flour is used for structure.
Should I use muffin liners?
You can either grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
How full should the muffin cups be?
Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
How do I know when the muffins are finished baking?
They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Should I overmix the batter?
No, mix gently until just combined; a few lumps in the batter are acceptable.
When should I add the chopped apples?
Gently fold in the chopped tart apples after the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
How long should muffins cool in the pan?
Allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
How should I store leftover muffins?
Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Can these muffins be served warm?
Yes, they are delicious served warm, especially with butter or jam.
What is the main role of the vegetable oil?
The vegetable oil is included to provide moisture and richness to the muffins.
Is salt included in this recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of salt is used to enhance the overall flavor.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Key tags include muffins, quick bread, apple, oatmeal, breakfast, and snack.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a wholesome choice for baking.