Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Muffins with Walnuts

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Moist muffins bursting with tender apple chunks and crunchy walnuts, flavored with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 American cuisine 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 large peeled and diced apple (1/2-inch cubes) and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts evenly through the batter.
  6. Step 6: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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