Tried and True Muffins Apple or Banana
Perfectly moist and bursting with the comforting flavors of fresh fruit and warm cinnamon, these "Tried and True Muffins: Apple or Banana" are your go-to recipe for a wholesome treat. Whether you choose the natural sweetness of diced apple or the creamy richness of mashed banana, these versatile muffins are easy to make and ready in under 40 minutes. A touch of vanilla enhances the fruity base, while optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or brunch spreads, these muffins are a simple yet satisfying way to elevate your baking game. Plus, they’re a great way to use up ripe bananas or extra apples in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple, peeled and diced (or mashed banana)
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the wells.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the diced apple (or mashed banana) and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
