Freshly Milled Apple Cinnamon Muffins: A Cozy Fall Bake Made Simple

NutriMill Harvest Grain Mill

There’s something special about warm apple cinnamon muffins coming fresh out of the oven—the fragrance, the comfort, and the feeling of home. But today, I’m taking that goodness to a whole new level by using freshly milled flour with my Nutrimill grain mill (you can find the one I use here: https://collabs.shop/stpab5. Use code OSOFARM20. They go in and out of stock so bookmark the link if they are out of stock and keep checking back. Follow me on instagram @osofarmer and I will post in my stories when they are back in stock.

If you’ve ever been curious about milling flour at home, or maybe even intimidated by it, you're not alone. I felt the exact same way when I first started. The idea of grinding your own flour sounds like it adds a lot of time or effort, but the truth is—it doesn’t. Once you learn the basics, it becomes just another easy, seamless step in your baking routine.

Why Freshly Milled Flour?

I’ve been diving deeper into whole-grain baking with the help of Sue Becker’s cookbook, and it has opened up an entirely new world for me. She simplifies the process and explains the why behind freshly milled flour. And honestly, after tasting the difference, I don’t know if I can go back!

Freshly milled flour:

• retains all the nutrients, oils, and fiber

• hasn’t been sitting on a shelf for months

• tastes fuller, richer, and more wholesome

• provides more natural vitamins

• helps create fluffy, nourishing baked goods

There’s a vibrancy and freshness to your bakes that you simply cannot get from flour that’s been processed and sitting in a bag.

I always source my wheat berries from Azure Standard, which ensures high-quality grains for milling at home. There’s a vibrancy and freshness to your baked goods that you simply cannot get from store-bought flour.

Is Milling Flour Really That Easy?

YES. It seemed overwhelming—until it wasn’t.

All you really do is:

1. Pour the grains into the hopper

2. Turn on the mill

3. Collect your perfectly fresh flour

   
   

That’s it. Truly it adds almost no time to your baking routine, and the flavor it brings is absolutely worth it.

The Muffins: Simple, Cozy, and Perfectly Fall

Using freshly milled flour for my apple cinnamon muffins elevates them to the next level—soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet. The combination of apples, warm spices, and fresh flour creates a muffin that tastes real, wholesome, and fully satisfying.

Plus, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting. They make your house smell incredible, too!

Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Freshly Milled Flour

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups freshly milled flour (hard white wheat works beautifully)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil

• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 eggs

• 1 cup chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled)

• 1/2 cup milk (I used buttermilk)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan or grease lightly.

2. Mill your flour using your Nutrimill.

3. In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, combine butter/oil, honey/maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla.

5. Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.

6. Fold in chopped apples gently.

7. Divide batter into muffin cups.

8. Bake 18–22 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool and enjoy warm!

Follow Along for More Freshly Milled Recipes

If you’re excited about trying new things, learning to mill your flour, or simply want more homestead-style cooking, make sure to follow along on YouTube. I post recipes, lifestyle content, and lots of cozy kitchen inspiration.

Freshly milled baking really isn’t as overwhelming as it seems—especially once you taste the results. Give it a try with these apple cinnamon muffins and see how easy—and delicious—it can be!