Apple Nut Muffins
These delightful apple nut muffins are packed with tender chunks of sweet fruit and crunchy nuts, making them a wholesome favorite for kids.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- •1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •1/2 cup milk or pareve milk substitute (120ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1.5 cups peeled and finely diced apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp (about 2 medium apples)
- •1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well with non-stick spray.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula just until moistened; do not overmix, as a few lumps are fine.
- 5
Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 22 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 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For a dairy-free pareve version, simply substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk.
- You can make the batter the night before, cover and refrigerate it, then scoop and bake fresh in the morning.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished muffins should be golden brown on top with a domed shape, filling your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon and baking apples, and boasting a moist crumb with a pleasant crunch.