Description
These moist, flavor-packed dairy-free apple cinnamon muffins combine fresh, tart orchard fruit with warm spice for a perfect portable breakfast. Developed for consistent, professional-level results, these muffins use high-quality dairy-free alternatives to maintain a soft, tender crumb. Whether you are prepping for a busy weekday or a slow weekend brunch, this reliable recipe ensures juicy apple pockets in every bite, making it a staple for anyone avoiding dairy.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
0.5 cup dairy-free butter (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.5 cup dairy-free milk (almond or soy)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a muffin tin.
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon into a bowl.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Cream the dairy-free butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the dairy-free milk to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold the spiced apples into the batter.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use the spoon and level method to measure your flour for the most accurate results. Fresh baking powder ensures a superior rise. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or frozen for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg