Description
Apple Butter Swirl Muffins are the perfect morning treat, bringing together the rich sweetness of apple butter and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon. These delightful muffins not only fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma but also provide a delicious start to your day. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack, they are easy to whip up and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as part of a meal prep routine, these muffins are sure to elevate your mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup apple butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 0.5 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 0.25 cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the apple butter.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin lined with paper liners until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg