Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These apple cinnamon muffins are soft, fluffy and filled with sweet apples and warm spices. The kind of easy baking recipe every busy household needs. Made with simple pantry staples, they come together quickly and are perfect for school lunchboxes, after-school snacks or a cosy weekend bake.
If you love easy, family-friendly baking, you might also enjoy my Long Jam Doughnuts for a quick sweet treat. These muffins are one of those reliable recipes you’ll come back to again and again… simple to make, budget-friendly and always a hit with the family.
They bake up beautifully soft, with that classic cinnamon aroma filling the kitchen and honestly, they don’t last long once they hit the cooling rack.
Quick, easy and full of comforting flavour, they’re sure to become a go-to recipe for busy days, hungry kids and last-minute baking.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Cinnamon Muffins:
Quick and easy - ready in under 30 minutes
Budget-friendly pantry ingredients
Perfect for lunchboxes and snacks
Soft, fluffy texture every time
Freezer-friendly for busy weeks
FAQ:
Can I use a different apple?
Yes - Granny Smith gives a slight tartness, but any apple works.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Absolutely. Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat as needed.
Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes - use plant-based milk with vinegar instead of buttermilk.
More Muffin Recipes You’ll Love:
Banana & Pear Muffins (easy lunchbox recipe)
Peach Blossom Surprise Cakes (family favourite)
Blueberry, White Chocolate & Coconut Muffins (cafe style muffins at home)
Lamington Butterfly Cupcakes (great for Australia Day snacks)
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These apple cinnamon muffins are deliciously full of warm cinnamon and pops of apple that gives you a nice flavour burst when you bite into it. Finishing off the muffin with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar makes this the perfect afternoon treat that can be enjoyed anytime.
Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
- 2 cups SR flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup grape seed oil/canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top of the muffins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven 160°C and line a muffin pan with liners
- In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the sugar and stir until well combined.
- In a jug, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients along with the grated apple and gently stir until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon batter into the muffin cases.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the muffin batter in the cases.
- Place the muffin tray in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes in the tray before serving.
Notes
- If you are lucky enough to have access to the Gewurzhaus spice range, use 1 tablespoon of their ‘Apple Pie Blend’ instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg. Gewurzhaus is a lovely German spice shop based in Melbourne, Australia. You can purchase their range online. This would replace the cinnamon and nutmeg in the muffin mix as well as the cinnamon in the cinnamon sugar if you are making your own.
- If you don’t have cinnamon sugar you can make your own by mixing together 2 tablespoons of caster/brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- If you don’t have any buttermilk, pour 1 cup of milk into a jug and stir through 1 teaspoon vinegar. You will need to make this up in step 1 and let sit whilst you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
224.3Fat
7.82 gSat. Fat
1.26 gCarbs
34.83 gFiber
1.98 gNet carbs
32.85 gSugar
14.76 gProtein
4.22 gSodium
95.53 mgCholesterol
29.48 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
