Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (maida)
• 2 medium sized apples, cored, peeled and chopped (toss in 2 tbsps sugar that is mixed with a 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tsps cinnamon pwd
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 3/4 cup low fat milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 200 degrees C and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking pwd and cinnamon pwd. Use a whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. Mix in the brown sugar and lightly beaten eggs.
4. Add melted butter and mix until well combined.
5. Add 3-4 additions of flour alternating with milk and ending with flour. Just mix till the flour is combined in the batter. Do not over beat.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and diced apple (that has been tossed in cinnamon sugar).
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners till three-fourths full. Bake for about 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Place on a wire rack to cool and remove muffins from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source: sailusfood