Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful treat, bursting with warm apple pieces and aromatic cinnamon, perfect for a cozy lunch. They're easy to make and provide a comforting, sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 cup
• granulated sugar - 1/3 cup
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• ground cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• egg - 1 large
• milk - 1/2 cup
• vegetable oil - 1/4 cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• apple - 1 medium, peeled and diced
• brown sugar - 2 tbsp

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Gently fold in the diced apple and brown sugar until evenly distributed.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Apples are a great source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion.
• Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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