Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Oat Muffins with Maple Glaze
Moist oat muffins bursting with tender apples and warm cinnamon, finished with a delicate maple syrup glaze for a sweet touch. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers rolled oats, all-purpose flour, 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 210 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large, peeled and finely chopped apple
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup milk until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold in 1 large peeled and finely chopped apple until just combined.
- Step 5: Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: While muffins cool, warm 1/4 cup maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Brush the warm maple glaze over the tops of the muffins for a shiny, sweet finish.









