Best 4 Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a delightful fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and the sweet, tangy goodness of apples. These muffins are bursting with flavor, featuring a tender crumb, a swirl of cinnamon sugar, and chunks of juicy apples in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. This article presents two irresistible recipes: the classic Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins and a delightful Vegan Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins variation, catering to various dietary preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

**Recipes:**

**Classic Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins:**

1. **Apple Cinnamon Filling:** This delectable filling combines brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a sweet and aromatic mixture that perfectly complements the apples.


2. **Muffin Batter:** The muffin batter is a harmonious blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.


3. **Assembly:** The magic happens when the muffin batter, apple cinnamon filling, and chopped walnuts (optional) are combined in a muffin tin, creating a mesmerizing swirl that will tantalize your senses.


4. **Baking:** The muffins are baked to golden perfection, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will have everyone rushing to the table.


**Vegan Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins:**

1. **Apple Cinnamon Filling:** Similar to the classic recipe, this filling features brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, along with a touch of maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.


2. **Muffin Batter:** The vegan muffin batter is crafted using all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, flax eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract, ensuring a tender and moist texture.


3. **Assembly and Baking:** Just like the classic recipe, the vegan muffin batter is combined with the apple cinnamon filling and baked until golden brown, creating a delightful treat that caters to vegan and allergy-conscious individuals.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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A really easy apple cinnamon muffin recipe.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in oil, egg and milk. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top of the cup.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix together with fork and sprinkle over unbaked muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

CINNAMON MUFFINS



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This muffins, with a dash of nutmeg in the batter, are seasoned to please. My husband grew up enjoying these tender, yummy muffins that his mother made on special weekend morning.-Katherine McVey, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk until well combined. , Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean., Add butter to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip muffin tops in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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Late September is a great time to enjoy the harvest from local apple orchards. Our city hosts the annual Applejack Festival, which draws thousand to try various apple specialties. These apple cinnamon muffins are one of my favorites. -Judi Klee, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and nuts. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

CINNAMON ROLL MUFFINS



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These genius muffins have all of the great flavor of a cinnamon roll, made easy in a muffin-tin.

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons real maple syrup
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup milk, the softened butter and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Gently stir half of mixture into batter in large bowl. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Top with remaining cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to cooling rack.
  • In small bowl, beat Icing ingredients with whisk. Drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh apples for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh apples, you can use frozen or canned applesauce instead.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before enjoying them. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These easy apple cinnamon roll muffins are a delicious and festive way to enjoy the fall season. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, they're sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these apple cinnamon roll muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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