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Apple and Cinnamon Magic Muffins

Effortlessly delicious, these Apple and Cinnamon Magic Muffins are a quick and comforting treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They feature a unique blend of hot cereal, warm spices, and the option to add applesauce for extra moisture.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups 150g All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup 60ml Vegetable Oil (such as canola oil or sunflower oil)
  • 1 cup 80g Apple & Cinnamon Flavored Malt-O-Meal Hot Cereal (uncooked)
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup 100g Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp 15ml Baking Powder
  • ¾ cup 180ml Milk (whole milk or 2% milk recommended)
  • ½ tsp 2.5g Fine Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, Apple & Cinnamon Flavored Malt-O-Meal hot cereal, egg, granulated sugar, baking powder, milk, and salt. If using, add the unsweetened applesauce at this stage as well.
  • Mix Batter: Stir all the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and ensure tender muffins. The batter will be thick.
  • Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately ¾ full.
  • Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do Not Overmix: Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, leading to tough muffins. Mix only until the dry ingredients are just incorporated into the wet.
For Moist Muffins: Always add the ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce. It significantly boosts moisture without altering the flavor profile.
Notes: These muffins are best enjoyed warm on the day they are baked. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.