Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Fold in the diced apples and toasted walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
Step 7: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, ensure your eggs and sour cream are at room temperature. Toasting the walnuts is optional but highly recommended for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Sweet Breakfasts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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