Description
These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are a soft, fluffy, and flavorful treat packed with juicy apple bits and warm cinnamon. Topped with a sweet, crunchy crumb topping, they’re the perfect egg-free and dairy-free option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (soy, oat, or almond)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted dairy-free butter (or coconut oil)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
For the Brown Sugar Crumb Topping:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted dairy-free butter
Instructions
- Make the Crumb Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in chopped apples.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, vinegar, vanilla, melted butter, oil, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix the Batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin tin, filling each ¾ full. Top with crumb mixture.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then lower to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, press the crumb mixture lightly into the batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a nice tart contrast to the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American