Easy Cinnamon Apple Donut Muffins
Easy Cinnamon Apple Donut Muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices and apple goodness that transforms an ordinary muffin into an extraordinary, donut-like experience. Soft, tender muffins are coated in a luscious cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a hug in dessert form perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely chopped apples preferably Granny Smith
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, applesauce, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Fold in the chopped apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- In a small bowl, mix the ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then roll warm muffins in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee or tea!