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Eggless Apple Crumble Muffins

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Eggless apple crumble muffins with crunchy streusel topping cooling on a wire rack

Soft apple-filled muffins with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping

There’s something deeply comforting about baking with apples. The moment they meet cinnamon and warmth, the kitchen fills with a cosy aroma that instantly feels like home. These eggless apple crumble muffins were born from that exact feeling — the desire to bring together the nostalgic comfort of apple crumble and the ease of a simple muffin you can bake anytime.

What makes these muffins truly special is their texture contrast. Inside, they’re soft, moist, and dotted with juicy apple pieces. On top, a golden crumble layer bakes into a delicate crisp — almost like a tiny apple crumble sitting over each muffin. Every bite gives you that gentle crunch followed by fluffy, fruity tenderness.

Hand picking up eggless apple crumble muffin with crunchy streusel topping from cooling rack
Soft eggless apple crumble muffins with crunchy oat-walnut streusel topping, freshly baked and ready to serve

They’re the kind of muffins that feel perfect with morning tea, tucked into a lunchbox, or enjoyed slightly warm on a quiet evening. And since they’re completely eggless, they’re wonderfully fuss-free and accessible for every home baker.

Why you’ll love these apple crumble muffins

  • Eggless and beginner-friendly

  • Soft, moist crumb from fresh apples

  • Buttery oat-walnut streusel topping

  • Warm cinnamon flavour

  • Perfect for breakfast or tea time

  • Freezer-friendly

Eggless apple crumble muffins with oat walnut streusel topping cooling on wire rack with fresh apples in background
Homemade eggless apple crumble muffins topped with buttery oat-walnut streusel, cooling on a wire rack

Ingredients for Eggless Apple Crumble Muffins

For the muffin batter

All-purpose flour (maida)
Provides the structure and softness typical of classic muffins.

Baking powder
Helps the muffins rise light and fluffy.

Cinnamon powder
Adds gentle warmth that pairs beautifully with apples.

Apples (peeled & chopped)
The star ingredient — they release moisture during baking, making the muffins naturally soft and juicy.

Milk
Adds moisture and helps bind the eggless batter.

Brown sugar
Gives sweetness with a subtle caramel note that complements apples.

Oil
Keeps the muffins tender and moist for days.

Vanilla extract
Rounds out the flavour with bakery-style aroma.

For the crumble topping

All-purpose flour
Forms the base of the streusel.

Salt
Balances sweetness and enhances flavour.

Cold butter
Creates the classic crumbly texture.

Instant oats
Adds light crunch and rustic crumble texture.

Walnuts
Bring nuttiness and bite.

Sugar
Caramelises slightly while baking for crispness.

Hand holding eggless apple crumble muffin with crunchy streusel topping
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Eggless Apple Streusel Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9 muffins
Soft, moist apple muffins topped with a buttery oat-walnut crumble. These eggless muffins are perfect for breakfast or tea-time and can be made ahead or frozen.

Ingredients

For Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup All Purpose Flour / Maida ((60 g))
  • a pinch Salt
  • ½ cup Cold Butter
  • 2 tbsp Instant Oats
  • 3 tbsp Walnuts
  • 3 tbsp Sugar

For Muffin Batter

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida ((120 g))
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 1 Apples ((peeled & chopped))
  • ½ cup Milk ( (120 ml))
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar ((100 g))
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a muffin tray with liners.
  • Prepare crumble topping:
    In a bowl mix flour and salt.Rub in cold butter until crumbly.Add sugar, oats and walnuts.Mix gently and refrigerate until needed.
  • Make muffin batter:
    In a bowl combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon.Add chopped apples and toss well.
  • In another bowl whisk milk, brown sugar, oil and vanilla.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently.Do not overmix.
  • Divide batter into muffin moulds.
  • Generously sprinkle crumble topping over each muffin.
  • Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Cool slightly and serve warm.

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Notes

Notes

  • Crumble topping can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Crumble can be frozen for over 1 month.
  • Baked muffins can be frozen and reheated before serving.

Baking Tips for Perfect Muffins

  • Tossing apples in flour prevents sinking.
  • Cold butter is essential for crumbly topping.
  • Do not overmix batter — gentle folding keeps muffins soft.
  • Slightly uneven crumble pieces give the best texture.
  • Muffins taste best slightly warm.
Author: Deepali Ohri
Course: Breakfast, Snack, Tea-Time Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggless apple crumble muffins

Storage & Make-Ahead

  • Crumble topping:
    Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze over 1 month.

  • Baked muffins:
    Store airtight at room temperature 1–2 days.
    Refrigerate up to 5 days.
    Freeze up to 2 months.

  • Reheating:
    Microwave 15–20 seconds or warm in oven for fresh-baked texture.

Serving Ideas

These muffins are lovely on their own, but you can also:

  • Serve warm with a drizzle of honey

  • Add a spoon of yogurt or cream

  • Pair with tea or coffee

  • Dust lightly with icing sugar

There’s a quiet joy in recipes like this — simple, familiar, and comforting without effort. These eggless apple crumble muffins bring together the charm of a classic dessert and the ease of everyday baking, making them the kind of treat you’ll want to return to again and again.

Bake them once, and the aroma alone will make you want to keep apples in your kitchen forever.

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