Best 8 Apple Cereal Muffins Recipes

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Unleash the flavors of autumn with our enticing "Apple Cereal Muffins" recipe. These wholesome muffins are an ideal breakfast or snack, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Bursting with the goodness of apples, oats, and a hint of cinnamon, these muffins are a perfect way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon treat. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create these delectable muffins that are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional muffins.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL MUFFINS



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I found this recipe many years ago in Chatelaine magazine. It is a great way to use up dry cereal. I have made it with rice krispies, Honey Bunches of Oats and granola and each time they turned out great.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 medium apples or 1 medium pear
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups cereal (e.g. bran or corn flakes, Fruit & Fibre, Honey Bunches of Oats, Rice Krispies, muesli or granola)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to stir the flour with the sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Make a well in the centre.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the milk with the egg and vanilla.
  • Whisk in the butter.
  • Peel the apple, if you wish, and coarsely chop.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the centre of the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Stir in the apple, raisins and cereal.
  • Place the batter in the muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle with extra cereal or cinnamon sugar if desired.
  • Bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve right away or place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 249.9, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.6

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: This recipe dates back to when our two girls - now 15 and 12 - were in preschool and it was my turn to bring a snack for the class. My husband especially asks for the muffins in winter. Crafts and reading are my hobbies. -Nancy Brown, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CEREAL APPLE-CRAN MUFFINS



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Here's the skinny on how to make great-tasting muffins packed with whole grain and fruity goodness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
3 cups Oatmeal Crisp® Almond cereal, slightly crushed
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 to 1 teaspoon coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray bottoms with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix applesauce, milk, oil and egg until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except coarse sugar just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

DOUBLE-APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Applesauce makes these muffins extra-tender. Fresh diced apple adds a refreshing pop of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes one dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing (optional)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran or toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons millet
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups, or lightly brush with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat bran, millet, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, egg, and applesauce. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in apple.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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These apple carrot muffins were given to me by the parent of one of my students. They're moist, tender and taste almost like carrot cake. They freeze well, too. -Elaine Cooley, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE CARROT MUFFINS



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Delicious hearty muffins...perfect start to a great day!

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups bran cereal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup peeled and finely chopped apple
¾ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg, buttermilk, and canola oil in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into bran mixture; gently stir in apple, carrot, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing muffins to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

BRAN AND APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Combine bran cereal, applesauce and more for delicious applesauce muffins. These Bran and Applesauce Muffins are great with your morning cup of coffee.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 2 muffins each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fat-free milk
2 cups raisin bran cereal
1-1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
2 Tbsp. oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Pour milk over cereal in medium bowl; stir. Let stand 3 min. Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices and salt; set aside. Whisk egg, applesauce and oil in large bowl until blended.
  • Add cereal mixture to applesauce mixture; mix well. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.)
  • Spoon into 12 prepared muffin pan cups.
  • Bake 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean and tops are golden brown. Cool in pan 3 min. Remove to wire rack; cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

APPLE CEREAL MUFFINS



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This came from How To Prepare Amazing Vegetarian Breakfasts. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup melted margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 peeled apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups apple juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups cereal flakes

Steps:

  • Grease the muffin tins and preheat the oven to 375.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon and cereal flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir in the apple juice, margarine, vanilla and apple. Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tins.
  • Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 116.2, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples: The riper the apples, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Peel and core the apples: This will help ensure that your muffins are smooth and free of lumps.
  • Grate the apples: Grating the apples will help them mix more evenly into the batter.
  • Use a combination of flours: Using a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour will give your muffins a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them develop a golden brown crust.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will help them set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Apple cereal muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They are perfect for busy mornings or for packing in lunches. The combination of apples, cereal, and spices gives them a unique flavor that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these apple cereal muffins a try!

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