Description

These apple ricotta muffins combine crisp apples, creamy ricotta, and a hint of cinnamon for a tender, bakery-style treat. Perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons vanilla greek yogurt

1 1/2 cups finely diced apples

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, sugar, ricotta, oil, vanilla extract, and yogurt until smooth.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then fold gently until just combined and slightly lumpy.

5. Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.

6. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each three quarters full.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 150
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 27
Fiber: 2
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 40

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