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Apple Muffins with Oats - muffins, baking recipe

Apple Muffins with Oats

1 hr
2 portions

Quick to throw together and great for packed lunches or a hike. The oat flour and cinnamon give these a warm, rounded flavour that sets them apart from regular muffins.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter and set it aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Rinse the apples, halve them and cut out the cores. Cut the apples into small cubes, then toss them in the cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Put the eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until pale and fluffy. Stir in the flour mixed with the baking powder, then add the cooled butter and mix well. Fold in the apple pieces last.

  4. 4

    Divide the batter between 12 muffin cases on a baking tray — they should be almost full.

  5. 5

    Bake in the middle of the oven at 225 °C for about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Per average serving

223
Calories
kcal
4.8
Protein
g
30.3
Carbs
g
9.5
Fat
g
1.5g
Fiber
14.5g
Sugar
67mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Let the butter cool properly before it goes in. If it's still warm it'll start cooking the eggs and the batter splits.
  • Cut the apple into small cubes, smaller than you think. Big chunks sink to the bottom and the muffins bake unevenly.
  • Tossing the apple in the cinnamon first means the spice sticks to the fruit instead of clumping in the batter. Don't skip that toss.
  • 225 degrees is hot and 10 minutes goes fast. Start checking at 8 with a toothpick in the centre. It should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  • Fold the apple in at the very end with a light hand. Overmixing once the flour is in makes them tough.

Ways to vary it

  • A handful of chopped walnuts folded in with the apple gives them a bit of crunch.
  • Swap one of the apples for a pear if you've got one going soft in the bowl.
  • A pinch of ground cardamom along with the cinnamon is nice if you like that flavour.

Storage & leftovers

These keep about 3 days in an airtight tin at room temperature, or up to 5 in the fridge. They freeze well, so bag them up once fully cool and they'll be fine for a couple of months. Thaw at room temperature, or warm a frozen one in the oven at 150 degrees for 10 minutes so it doesn't go rubbery.

What to serve with it

Good with a cup of coffee or tea, and they hold up in a backpack for a hike. A little butter on a warm one is all they need.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 28 April 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026

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