Delicious and soft apple muffins made with fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for kids as a healthy snack or breakfast treat.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Add the chopped apple pieces to the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.