Light, tender, and moist, these Apple Streusel Muffins are topped with a crumb topping. They're great for a grab-and-go breakfast option!
Today I have an Apple Streusel Muffin that is out of this world delicious! I mean there's a ton of chopped apples in a cinnamon-spiced batter that topped with a crunchy streusel topping.
These muffins have actually lived on the blog since 2014 but the photos needed a major overhaul. So here we are!
It's been several months since I've baked muffins. The last muffin recipe I shared was these zucchini banana muffins from July. It feels like ages ago!
I've shared quite a few apple recipes this fall so I hope you are not sick of them yet. Baked apple fritters, apple pie with brown butter crust, and apple cinnamon scones were some of the favorites shared so far.
These apple streusel muffins are buttery and moist with a light fluffy texture. Plain Greek yogurt is added to keep the muffins tender. And I creamed the butter and sugar together to create a fluffy texture.
The batter has a ton of flavor! Brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon all contribute to that. I adore these cozy fall flavors. They complement a cup of warm coffee so nicely.
Fill the muffin pan almost all the way to the top. There's enough batter to be divided evenly between all twelve muffin cups.
This muffin recipe uses the "quick burst of heat method" to allow the muffins to bake up tall. Bake them for five minutes at a high temperature then reduce the heat and bake them until they're cooked through.
The best part about making these apple crumb muffins is they take just 45 minutes from start to finish!
Tips & tricks for making apple streusel muffins
Muffin liners work best for easy cleanup! The liners prevent the batter from sticking to the pan and make the muffins easy to store.
It's important not to overmix the batter. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. This ensures the muffins will be light and fluffy.
Promptly remove the muffins from the pan after baking and let them cool on a wire rack. The bottoms of the muffins can become soggy from condensation if left to cool down in the pan.
Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months! After they cool completely, place them a ziptop freezer bag and pop them in the freezer. When you're ready to serve them, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can then bring them to room temperature or zap them in the microwave for a few seconds before consuming.
Apple Streusel Muffins
Light, tender, and moist, these Apple Streusel Muffins are topped with a crumb topping. They’re great for a grab-and-go breakfast option!
Ingredients
For the muffins
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (227 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mik, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (93 grams) chopped apple, any variety
For the topping
- 2/3 cup (86 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (73 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Make the muffins
- Preheat oven to 425ºF degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or use a hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy and pale in color, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Add the milk and continue to mix until combined. Fold in the chopped apple.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Make the topping
- Combine the flour, cinnamon, and sugar in small bowl. Stir with a whisk. Add the butter and mix with a fork until moist. The mixture will be thick and crumbly. Top each muffin with 1 Tbs of topping.
- Bake for 5 minutes then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the muffins from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make ahead tip
- Muffins will stay keep for up to 1 week stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- They will keep for up to 3 months stored in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature or warm in the microwave if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 257mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.
Jan says
We enjoyed these muffins, however I did have to make some assumptions in the recipe. Step 3 of the instructions read "In a separate larger bowl combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt." However the ingredients for the body of the muffins calls for 2 c flour and then 1/2 c flour but no sugars whatsoever. I assumed that the extra 1/2 cup flour was an error and should have been sugar however that didn't explain the use of the plural "sugars". Perhaps that was an error also?
Jen Sobjack says
Thank you for pointing this out. We switched recipe layouts last year and so many of our recipes got jumbled up. I believe that's what happened to this one. I'm working on retesting the recipe and will get it updated ASAP. I apologize for this!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Congrats on your big move! These muffins sound decadent and I love that they're still not that bad for you!
Jen says
Thank you, Sarah! A "healthier" muffin is always a good thing, right?
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
A new house AND apple muffins?! So much to celebrate. 😀 Congrats on the house and I'm DYING over how awesome these muffins look---totally loving that glaze!
Jen says
Thank you, Sarah!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Ummm I think I'm going on your road trips if you bring muffins along! These look to die for!
Jen says
Haha! The more the merrier! Thank you for reading, Julie!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
That's so exciting, good luck with finding that perfect house! And this muffins are so pretty - I bet they taste like. Fall explosion!
Jen says
Thank you so much, Nora!
Thao@ingoodflavor says
So exciting to buy a house whether it's your first or second! Good luck!! I hope you are a better passenger than me. The car puts me to sleep and I would probably sleep (uncomfortably) 5 out to those 10 hours of travel. These muffins look fabulous, and love that you put chunks of apples in them!
Jen says
It's exciting and stressful to find the right house. I am too nervous of other peoples driving to sleep, haha. Thank you for reading, Thao!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
These look fabulous! We bought our first house after almost 5 years of marriage. It's scary, but exciting! Then you feel a little more grounded as well. I hope that means you will be settled for a little while and won't have to move so often! Good luck!
Jen says
I hope we will stay put for a while. We would totally lose money if we tried to sell it after only a year or two. So, we plan to rent it out when we do move. It was scary and I was sick to my stomach over such a large purchase. But we love it and are completely happy!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay, good luck with house hunting this weekend Jen - that's so exciting! 🙂 These apple muffins sound like the perfect snack for a road trip! I am drooling over that gorgeous streusel and glaze- yum!
Jen says
Thank you, Kelly!
Heather @ Shards of Lavender says
How incredible is it that the two of you will be purchasing your first house together! The parts of Tennessee I've visited are absolutely gorgeous... Loving how you made these muffins healthier and loaded them up with apples! They do look like the perfect treat for car trips:) enjoy your search for a house, Jen!
Jen says
Thank you so much, Heather. We gobbled them up real fast!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Jen, snacking and road trips are my favorite! These muffins would definitely be the best to eat while staring at so many license plates. I hope you are having a blast with the house hunting... it sounds really exciting!
Jen says
Thank you, Gloria!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Congratulations on buying your first home Jen, hope all goes well! 🙂 The muffins look great, I would happily eat these for breakfast everyday!
Jen says
Thank you, Manali. We are struggling to agree on a home, haha. We have to make a decision today though and it's so freaking hard. I wish I had more muffins. I want to stress eat, lol.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
These look so moist and delicious!
Congrats on the house too 🙂
Jen says
Thanks, Dannii!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
That is so exciting that you're buying you first home, Jen! Congratulations! I hope your house hunting goes well! And these muffins look incredible! I love the streusel topping, especially when paired with that glaze. What a perfect breakfast or snack! Pinned!
Jen says
Thank you for pinning, Gayle! House hunting has to be the most stressful thing I've ever done. We are struggling to find the perfect home. Maybe we are just too picky, lol.