If you’re craving something warm, sweet, and ridiculously easy to whip up, these 3-Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Muffins are calling your name. With just pancake mix, apple pie filling, and a dash of cinnamon, this cozy muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or whenever you need a fall-flavored hug in food form. Even better, it takes only one bowl and less than 30 minutes from start to finish. So yes, you’re just a few steps away from muffin magic!
Now, believe it or not, muffins have been around for centuries—but the American muffin, soft and fluffy like these, really rose to fame in the 19th century. Since then, they’ve become a breakfast table staple and one of the most beloved baked goods across the U.S.
Whether you’re baking with kids, meal prepping for the week, or just need something sweet without the mess, this recipe is for you. Simple, satisfying, and totally delicious—these apple cinnamon muffins might just be your new favorite go-to!
Recipe Yield: 12 muffins
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups pancake mix
1 ¾ cup apple pie filling (finely chopped)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
2. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix, cinnamon, and chopped apple pie filling until just combined. Do not overmix—lumpy is okay!
3. Fill & bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about ¾ full each). Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe
- Chop the Apple Pie Filling Small: Smaller apple bits blend better and keep the muffins moist without weighing them down.
- Check Pancake Mix Type: Use a “just add water” pancake mix for ease—but if yours needs milk or egg, prep according to the box first, then measure 2 cups of that prepared batter.
- Customize the Tops: For a little sparkle and crunch, sprinkle raw sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking!
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