Nut-Free Apple Crisp Muffins

These Nut-Free Apple Crisp Muffins are the perfect blend of cozy autumn flavors and irresistible texture, ideal for anyone seeking a nut-free alternative to classic apple desserts. Packed with tender diced apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a buttery oat streusel topping, these muffins strike the perfect balance between soft, moist interiors and crisp, golden crowns. Quick and easy to whip up in under an hour, they’re a family-friendly treat that’s equally suited for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The use of buttermilk ensures a fluffy and moist crumb while the nut-free topping makes them a safe choice for school snacks or gatherings. Serve them warm with a drizzle of honey or enjoy them straight from the cooling rack for a grab-and-go delight bursting with fall flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 whole Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cups Apples, peeled and diced
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon Butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the butter and sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

For the crisp topping, in a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, softened butter, rolled oats, and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the topping evenly over each muffin.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your nut-free apple crisp muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1429.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3644.8

Total Fat 129.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 681.5mg	0%
Sodium 3170.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 582.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 321.2g
Protein 55.3g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 504.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1447.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.6%