These Apple Raisin Muffins are the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and wholesome. Packed with juicy apple chunks, plump raisins, and a warm medley of cinnamon and nutmeg, they make for a delightful breakfast or snack. The moist texture and natural sweetness of the apples and raisins ensure every bite is satisfying and comforting. Whether paired with your morning coffee or enjoyed as a mid-afternoon treat, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to whip up and even easier to devour.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (optional, for added fiber)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- â…“ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup peeled, diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour (if using), baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Add Apple and Raisins: Fold in the diced apple and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month. Enjoy!
