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Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins

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Just five minutes of prep is all that stands between you and a dozen of these delicious Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins.  I guarantee you'll love my shortcut ingredient!

Just five minutes of prep is all that stands between you and a dozen of these delicious and insanely easy Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins.  

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins in a muffin tin with a striped towel on a black background.

Original content posted September 2014.  Updated September 2019.

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Five.  Just five minutes of prep is all that stands between you and a dozen of these easy Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins.

That means by the time the timer goes off and you open the door of your oven to revel in their deliciousness, you’ve already cleaned up the kitchen and poured yourself a glass of milk to enjoy one or two of them.  Or five.  I won’t tell.

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins on a circular wire cooling rack on a black background.

How Long Does it Take to Prepare Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins?

Five minutes of prep, you ask?  Absolutely!  These muffins get their quick start thanks to three cups of my Homemade Oatmeal Muffin Mix.  This is the same muffin mix that is used in my Pear Macadamia Oatmeal Muffins as well as my children’s favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins.

The ingredients required to make Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins on a white and grey background.

What Apples are Best for Muffins?

Besides the oatmeal muffin mix, you need just two apples – Granny Smiths are my favorite for these apple muffins! – an egg, milk and cinnamon.  To me, the apples and cinnamon, area a classic autumn – or anytime! – flavor combination.

Homemade Oatmeal Muffin Mix, diced apples, ground cinnamon, egg and milk in a black bowl with a striped towel on a white and grey background.

How to Make Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins

No need to pull your mixer out of the cabinet or grab any other special equipment.  To make these Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins, you simply need a bowl and a spoon.

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffin batter in a black bowl with spoon on a white and grey background with a striped towel.

The five ingredients are stirred together in a minute or less.  Want to know the key to perfectly uniform muffins?  A large cookie scoop.  I’ve been using one of these scoops to make muffins for over ten years and can’t imagine not having it my kitchen.

Cinnamon Apple Muffins on a circular wire cooling rack on a black background.

What Can I Substitute for Egg?

Want to up the apple quotient in these muffins?  You can make these Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins with applesauce as well.  Simply substitute 1/4 cup of applesauce for the egg called for in the recipe.

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins in a muffin tin with a striped towel on a black background. Two wooden plates each hold a muffin and apples are alongside.

If you’re willing to go one extra step to make these apple muffins truly bakery worthy, I love to add a few extra diced apples to the top of each muffin along with a sprinkle of oats prior to sliding them into the oven.

The difference in what the final product looks like is astounding!

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins in a muffin tin with a striped towel on a black background. Two wooden plates each hold a muffin and apples are alongside.

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Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Just five minutes of prep is all that stands between you and a dozen of these delicious Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffins. A jumpstart from a homemade oatmeal muffins mix and seasonal apple and cinnamon flavor combination make these muffins a winner each and every time!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, add muffin mix.
  • Stir in cinnamon, milk, egg and apple until just combined.
  • Line muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Using a large cookie scoop, add one scoop of batter to each muffin well.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle removes cleanly.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Fans of the classic autumn flavor combination of apples and cinnamon will also love this Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread, these Pressure Cooker Cinnamon Apple Steel Cut Oats and these mashup Cinnamon Apple Streusel Bars.

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  9. Joanie @ Zagleft says

    Melanie, what a great mix to keep on hand to make muffins! And the idea to give the mix away as a gift to a teacher is perfect! Thank you for sharing this recipe to make muffin baking easier. These apple oatmeal muffins look perfect for breakfast and so delicious too!
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  14. Darcy says

    I initially made your homemade mix to try the twix muffins. Those were yummy, but mine turned out a little dry so with other variations I have just added a little more banana or some yogurt or apple sauce and have had great luck. For this apple/ cinnamon recipe, I already had some jarred apple sauce/slices that my kids didn't like out of the jar. I just subbed 1-1/2 cups of the apple sauce/slices (chopped) for the fresh apple and they turned out great! The muffin mix really does make the whole process go a lot faster. I am on my last bag and will be making more when that is gone. Thanks!
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    • melanie says

      So glad that you're enjoying the mix, Darcy! Curious about the dry muffins as I haven't experienced that issue. Let me know if you need any suggestions to remedy!
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  15. Lynne says

    Hi Mel, in making the baking mix what type of shortening do you use? Thanks for letting me know!!!!!!! Your site is awesom Lynne
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    • melanie says

      Hi, Lynne! Thank you so much for your kind words! I typically use Crisco for the muffin mix and have also used shortening purchased at Aldi with great results. Let me know if you give the muffins a try!
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  16. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    Nothing beats a good homebaked muffin.. and these look so incredibly delicious that I could definitely devour a couple right now! Loving the cinnamon and apple flavour too. Thanks for the recipe, you can consider that I will be making it!
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  17. Kimberley Martini Young says

    This recipe looks like fun. The only problem is I do not have muffin tins, Could I make it as a bread instead? Would I need to make any changes to the recipe? I can not wait to try it.
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    • melanie says

      Hi, Kimberley! No muffin tins?! I'll gladly lend you one of mine as I must have at least four - can't get enough muffins and cupcakes! :) I haven't tried this recipe as a bread so I'm not sure what specific alterations you'd need to make. If you try it, would love to hear your results!
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    • melanie says

      Hi, Kathy - Unfortunately I haven't tried the recipe using gluten free products so I can't say for sure if it would work or not. If you try it, let me know the results!
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    • melanie says

      I agree, totally dangerous, Amy! Let me know if you give them a try! And stay tuned for a few more recipes using this mix!
      Reply

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