Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter or vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 cup chopped apples (fresh or canned)
• 1/4 cup milk or yogurt

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
4. Add cinnamon powder to the butter-sugar-egg mixture and mix.
5. Stir in the chopped apples.
6. Add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients (butter-sugar mixture) along with milk or yogurt, and mix until just combined.
7. Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: (Per muffin, assuming 12 muffins from the recipe)

• Calories: 250-300
• Fat: 12-15g
• Carbohydrates: 35-40g
• Protein: 5-6g

Dish Characteristics:

• The combination of apple and cinnamon gives this muffin a unique flavor that Americans often enjoy.
• The oats add a crunchy texture and nutritional value.
• These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

User Comments:

1. "These muffins are delicious! The apple and cinnamon combination is my favorite."
2. "I love how crunchy the oats are in these muffins. They add a great texture."
3. "These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh or good-quality canned apples for the best flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter; it should be just combined.
• For best results, use ripe bananas in place of some of the apples to add a different flavor dimension.