A quick, simple apple cinnamon muffins recipe loaded with fresh apples and ground cinnamon. Best of all, they’re gluten-free and ready in about half an hour.
For today’s dish, Kim and I wanted to do something special. We’ve been working with gluten-free cooking recently so that we could develop and share some gluten-free options on our blog. This recipe for apple cinnamon muffins is a result of those efforts.
I wish I could take credit for these apple and cinnamon muffins; however, it’s King Arthur Flour that gets all the credit for this one. It only took a few simple changes to their recipe (link to follow), to create these moist, delicious apple cinnamon muffins. Oh, just to be clear, this is NOT an ad, paid endorsement, or sponsored post, we just love their products!
Instructions:
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Next, gather all your ingredients together and wash, skin, and dice your apples.
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- Now, in a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the diced apples.
- Then, mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Once everything is mixed, fold in the apples, saving about a 1/4-cup of diced apples to sprinkle over the top of the muffins just before they cook.
- Afterward, using 1/3-cup measuring cup, fill the liners with the batter and sprinkle the muffins with the remaining apples.
- Last, bake for 20-25 minutes, remove when done and serve immediately or store them for later.
- I used a modified version of King Arthur’s Gluten-Free Whole Grain Banana Muffins for this recipe.
Tips for Your Apple Cinnamon Muffins:
- When it comes to gluten-free recipes, I’ve learned, more fat you add, the better the final product.
- Make sure to remove the core of the apple after the wash and skin them.
- My experience is that gluten-free baked goods stick to pans, so please use the liners with this recipe.
Check out these other tasty muffin recipes: Cranberry-Orange Breakfast Muffins or our Pumpkin Spice Muffins!
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A quick, simple apple cinnamon muffins recipe loaded with fresh apples and ground cinnamon. Best of all, they're gluten-free and ready in about half an hour.
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 3/4 Cup Cane Sugar
- 1 3/4 Cups King Arthur Measure for Measure (Gluten-Free Mix)
- 1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Medium Apples (washed, skinned, diced)
- 1 Cup Milk (whole)
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First, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and line a cupcake pan with liners.
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Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the diced apples.
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Then, mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
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Now, fold in the apples, saving about a 1/4-cup of diced apples to sprinkle over the top of the muffins just before they cook.
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Afterward, using 1/3-cup measuring cup, fill the liners with the batter and sprinkle the muffins with the remaining apples.
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Last, bake for 20-25 minutes, remove when done and serve immediately or store them for later.
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one muffin. Actual calories may vary. Apple cinnamon muffins can be stored in a sealed container, on your counter, for up to 3-days.
Lisa Favre
January 30, 2018 at 5:30 pmI’ve been having a hard time deciding what to have for breakfast lately. These muffins will definitely do the trick!
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:34 amThank you, Lisa! Kim and I hope you enjoy the muffins. Have a wonderful week 🙂
Mama Ash
January 30, 2018 at 5:52 pmI can like seriously smell them from here! These look fab and a great treat for me to make for the kids.
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:35 amThank you, Erica! We thrilled you like the post, have a great Thursday 🙂
Sara
January 30, 2018 at 8:50 pmWow, those muffins look delicious! I love to make desserts with apples!
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:35 amThank you, Sara! Kim and I are happy you like the muffins. 🙂
Joely Smith
January 30, 2018 at 10:08 pmYummy!! Cinnamon Apple Muffins are a favorite of mine. I love how you reserved some apple for the tops of the muffins!
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:36 amThank you, Joely! It always makes the muffins look better when you save some of the fruit for the top. Have a great Thursday 🙂
Ricci
January 31, 2018 at 2:10 amTis the season for all things apple cinnamon! These muffins sound amazing and I will definitely be making them soon!!
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:37 amThank you, Ricci! Kim and I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
Stephanie Pass
January 31, 2018 at 4:15 amI love apple recipes. These muffins look so yummy. I cannot wait to try out this recipe for myself.
John
January 31, 2018 at 6:37 amThank you, Stephanie! Us too, Kim and I hope you enjoy the muffins. 🙂
Melissa Dixon
January 31, 2018 at 9:15 amWow these look heavenly! I need to whip up a batch because I am now craving these big time!
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:42 amThank you, Melissa, Kim and I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Tim B
January 31, 2018 at 9:19 amAppreciate your in-depth easy to follow instructions for this recipe. Great pictures too! This recipe sure looks good!
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:42 amThank you for commenting Tim and have a great Thursday 🙂
Sundaes & Flip Flops
January 31, 2018 at 10:29 amThese look absolutely delicious. I think I’ll use my apples to try your recipe today. Thanks for sharing!
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:43 amThank you, Amber! Kim and I hope you enjoy the muffins. 🙂
Heather
January 31, 2018 at 12:41 pmI’m such a huge fan of apples and cinnamon together. Most of my favorite desserts contain both ingredients.
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:44 amUs too, have a great day, Heather.
Cherri Megasko
January 31, 2018 at 12:57 pmThose look great. I like the big chunks of apples still in tact – they add texture, too, I’m sure, in addition to a taste explosion.
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:44 amThank you, Cherri! We glad you liked the presentation. Have a wonderful day 🙂
Jenn
January 31, 2018 at 2:53 pmThis looks like a delicious recipe. I have rebooking for a new gluten free muffin to add to the ones I have been making. I love the Apple and cinnamon combo
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:45 amThank you, Jenn! I’m glad you like the recipe and wish you a wonderful day 🙂
Up Run for Life Healthy Lifestyle Blog
January 31, 2018 at 4:32 pmYum! I bet these muffins taste similar to an apple pie. I haven’t made breakfast muffins in a very long time.
John
February 1, 2018 at 6:46 amThank you for commenting and have a wonderful day 🙂
Cathy
April 20, 2019 at 7:58 pmHi ,
I made these today – I’d post a photo but I don’t think I can ? Only change I made was adding cinnamon sugar to unbaked muffin tops & then drizzled cooled muffins with a cinnamon sugar glaze .
John
April 21, 2019 at 10:18 amThank you, Cathy! That’s sounds like a great modification. Kim and I are thrilled you enjoyed the muffins. Thank you again for coming back to comment on and rate the recipe card. Have a lovely day 🙂