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.
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.
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.
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 Sugar Donut Muffins
Equipment
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
Chunky Monkey Banana Bread Muffins, Barbara Bakes
Apple Pecan Banana Mini Muffins, Barbara Bakes
Pumpkin Nutella Muffins, Inside BruCrew
Healthy Zucchini Muffins, Well Plated
More apple recipes you might like:
Apple Crumble Cake
Apple Fries
German Apple Cake with Streusel Topping
Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Apple Nachos
Apple Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread
Apple Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Old-Fashioned Applesauce Oatmeal Cake
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Laura
Yum!! I love the idea of apples in the muffins and also whole wheat flour. Better taste AND less guilt.
JG
Donut Muffins are so good! I've never had apple flavored. Yummy!
msmeanie
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.
Baking Addict
Wow these look and sound amazing!
lisaiscooking
I wish I could pick one off the screen to enjoy for breakfast! The grated apple sounds great in them.
iamronel
i let my mother know this..:) thanks
Barbara
Those look heavenly, Barbara! I've never made them, or anything like them.
Do they freeze well?
isu.alum
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
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
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
Bridgett
These look absolutely delicious. I will be making these for my kids hubby…and me too!
Nutmeg Nanny
Mmmmmm delicious! I love apples and cinnamon…perfect combination!
Kim
Delicious and so much better for you than a deep fried donut! I bet they were a big hit with the boys.
Anonymous
My family makes these in mini-muffin pans and calls them Conference Muffins.
Marthe
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!
Juliana
Wow, donut and muffin all in one 🙂 Sounds and looks yummie specially this one with apple and cinnamon!
Erin
These look and sound delicious. I can't wait to try them!
Thanks for sharing them!
Baking Monster
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.
Carrian
I'm so glad you tried these because I've been wondering if they are good. i've book marked it now!
Yael
Wow! They look and sound so yummy ( and easy- my kind of recipe!).
Kathleen
These sound flippin unbelievable! Oh YUM!!!