Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Versatile : One base recipe can be customized with fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.
- Quick & Easy : Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
- Soft & Fluffy : The perfect texture every time—no dry muffins here!
- Customizable : Sweet, savory, fruity, or chocolatey—make them your own.
- Kid-Friendly : Even picky eaters will love these sweet, fluffy treats.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes 12 muffins
For the Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter , melted (or vegetable oil for extra moisture)
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk, buttermilk, or plant-based alternatives work too)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but adds great flavor)
For Mix-Ins (Choose Your Favorite):
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 mashed banana (for banana muffins)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (for veggie muffins)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) . Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter (or oil), beaten egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. The batter will be lumpy, and that’s okay! Overmixing can make the muffins dense.
