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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Muffins

    Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

    Published by Melissa on August 31, 2019 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 49 Comments

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    Fall is right around the corner, and the perfect time to the make these Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins. You just can’t go wrong with a muffin loaded with apples, whole wheat flour, and a sweet cinnamon and sugar coating. 

    Apple Cinnamon Donut Muffins

    The cinnamon sugar coating on these delicious, easy-to-make Apple Cinnamon Donut Muffins will remind you of the popular cinnamon sugar donut. 

    I’ve seen many different versions of sugar donut muffins on many blogs over the last few months and I’ve been wanting to make them for awhile. I’ve resisted because it’s rare that I serve donuts for breakfast. But when my sons had a sleepover, I thought it called for a special breakfast and these delightfully sweet muffins were a perfect fit.

    Also included in this post is a Recipe Round-Up. I’ve joined a fun group of bloggers to put together a roundup of recipes on the first day of every month. This month we’re sharing easy apple recipes.

    Ingredients and Step by Step Photo collage of Making Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

    I used whole wheat pastry flour and add grated apple to boost the nutrition a bit. The grated apple adds great flavor and moisture and cooks quickly.

    Note: You could dice the apple if you prefer, but make sure to cut it into small pieces, or the apple will not cook in the short time it takes for the muffins to bake. 

    Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins on a plate

    I made a double batch and they baked up light and fluffy but had that wonderful cinnamon sugar coating that reminds you of the simple pleasure of eating a fresh, hot sugar-coated donut.

    Of course, you don’t have to wait for fall to make these Apple Cinnamon Donut Muffins. They’re perfect any time of year. I hope you’ll give them a try. 

    Apple Cinnamon Donut Muffins
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    Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Muffins
    Servings: 12 regular muffins
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Equipment

    • Breville BEM800XL Scraper Mixer Pro 5-Quart Die-Cast Stand Mixer
    • Cuisinart HM-90BCS Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case, Brushed Chrome
    • USA Pan (1200MF) Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Aluminized Steel

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • ¾ cup milk low fat is fine
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour I used whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 tsp baking power
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
    • 2 small apples grated

    Topping:

    • 2 tbsp butter melted
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
    • In a large bowl, beat together sugar and egg until light in color. Add in vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture and stir to combine. Stir in grated apples.
    • Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • While muffins are baking, melt butter in a small bowl in the microwave. In another small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon.
    • When muffins are done, cool for a few minutes in the muffin pan, remove from pan and dip muffin top in melted butter, then immediately dip in cinnamon sugar mixture. Cool on a wire rack.

    More muffins you might like:

    Best Blueberry Streusel Muffins, Barbara Bakes
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    Pumpkin Nutella Muffins, Inside BruCrew
    Healthy Zucchini Muffins, Well Plated

    10 Easy Apple Recipes photo collage

    More apple recipes you might like:

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    Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
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    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars
    Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
    Old-Fashioned Applesauce Oatmeal Cake

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    1. Laura

      April 09, 2010 at 10:51 pm

      Yum!! I love the idea of apples in the muffins and also whole wheat flour. Better taste AND less guilt.

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    2. JG

      April 09, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      Donut Muffins are so good! I've never had apple flavored. Yummy!

      Reply
    3. msmeanie

      April 09, 2010 at 12:37 am

      I've been seeing recipes for baked donuts all over the blogosphere and I am definitely convinced to try them. I love how you used whole wheat for these.

      Reply
    4. Baking Addict

      April 07, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      Wow these look and sound amazing!

      Reply
    5. lisaiscooking

      April 07, 2010 at 1:00 pm

      I wish I could pick one off the screen to enjoy for breakfast! The grated apple sounds great in them.

      Reply
    6. iamronel

      April 07, 2010 at 5:20 am

      i let my mother know this..:) thanks

      Reply
    7. Barbara

      April 06, 2010 at 8:12 pm

      Those look heavenly, Barbara! I've never made them, or anything like them.
      Do they freeze well?

      Reply
    8. isu.alum

      April 06, 2010 at 3:24 pm

      Barbara,

      So nice to meet you and the family. I've enjoyed visiting your blog and hope to continue to follow it. Those cinnamon muffins look yummy…Now I'll have to ask Kelly to make some! LOL.

      Kerry

      Reply
    9. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      April 06, 2010 at 12:33 pm

      Ooh mum these look fantastic! They look just like donuts! 😀 I made Jam donut cupcakes once but there weren't quite as donut shaped. Great job and how was your holiday? 🙂 xxx

      Reply
    10. Bridgett

      April 06, 2010 at 4:53 am

      These look absolutely delicious. I will be making these for my kids hubby…and me too!

      Reply
    11. Nutmeg Nanny

      April 06, 2010 at 3:00 am

      Mmmmmm delicious! I love apples and cinnamon…perfect combination!

      Reply
    12. Kim

      April 06, 2010 at 1:34 am

      Delicious and so much better for you than a deep fried donut! I bet they were a big hit with the boys.

      Reply
    13. Anonymous

      April 05, 2010 at 11:48 pm

      My family makes these in mini-muffin pans and calls them Conference Muffins.

      Reply
    14. Marthe

      April 05, 2010 at 9:59 pm

      I've made these regular-style when I was fairly new to blogging and absolutely loved them. Adding apple to them is an amazing idea!

      Reply
    15. Juliana

      April 05, 2010 at 9:49 pm

      Wow, donut and muffin all in one 🙂 Sounds and looks yummie specially this one with apple and cinnamon!

      Reply
    16. Erin

      April 05, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      These look and sound delicious. I can't wait to try them!

      Thanks for sharing them!

      Reply
    17. Baking Monster

      April 05, 2010 at 6:01 pm

      yum! I have been seeing these around too on blogs and have been wanting to try them because i hate the smell of hot oil in the house. these look terrific.

      Reply
    18. Carrian

      April 05, 2010 at 5:35 pm

      I'm so glad you tried these because I've been wondering if they are good. i've book marked it now!

      Reply
    19. Yael

      April 05, 2010 at 8:41 am

      Wow! They look and sound so yummy ( and easy- my kind of recipe!).

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    20. Kathleen

      April 05, 2010 at 2:02 am

      These sound flippin unbelievable! Oh YUM!!!

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