Basic Muffin Recipe

A muffin is basically a quick bread that is baked in a muffin tin. They are denser and heartier than cupcakes and can be made with all sorts of different flavors and add-ins. Basic muffin ingredients include flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, oil or butter, milk, and vanilla extract.

For this basic muffin recipe, we’re just going to stick with those core ingredients. But feel free to customize it however you like by adding in your favorite fruit or nuts.

I love making blueberry muffins in the summertime or adding in some chopped walnuts for a bit of crunch. You can also make them sweet and chocolatey by adding in some Nutella or peanut butter!

With this basic muffin recipe, you can enjoy a quick and easy breakfast or snack that is both delicious and customizable!

Looking for other breakfast recipes? Try our blueberry steel cut oats, english muffin breakfast sandwich, or raspberry smoothie!

Recipe Tips

1. Be very careful about adding applesauce, pumpkin puree, or bananas to the recipe. Adding a lot of extra moisture will change the consistency and they may not bake well.
2. Using room temperature eggs and milk isn’t necessary, but it does help them mix into the batter more smoothly.
3. If your muffins seem to be browning too quickly on the top, you can tent them with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
4. Only fill the muffin tins about half full to prevent them from spilling over in the oven.
5. When mixing the wet and dry ingredients, mix only until combined as this could make the muffins dense and tough.

Variations

• Before baking, sprinkle some raw cane sugar on top for a crunchy sweet topping.
• Use other flavor extracts to change up the flavor of the muffins including almond, coconut, lemon, maple, or mint.
• Add dried fruit: Cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots, and dates are all great additions.
• Add chopped nuts: Try walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachios for a nutty flavor.
• Add chocolate chips: Mini or regular sizes work well in this recipe.
• Make them gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend or mix in some oats for a chewier texture.
• Add a streusel topping: Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl and crumble over the top of the muffins before baking.

Storing and Freezing

Storing: These muffins store well in a large plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days to keep them fresh longer.

Freezing: Basic muffins also freeze well! Wrap the individual muffins in plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. After they’ve been wrapped, drop them in a plastic bag and they’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months.

More Muffin Recipes You May Love:

• Banana Oatmeal Muffins
• Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
• Bacon and Egg Muffins
• Zucchini Oat Muffins
• Banana Raspberry Muffins

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