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golden brown breakfast muffins in tin

Breakfast Muffins Recipe That’s Easy, Moist, and Full of Flavor


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  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This breakfast muffins recipe is moist, easy, and endlessly customizable. Great for meal prep, school mornings, or casual brunches. Comes together in 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: 1 cup blueberries, diced apples, mashed banana, or chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.

3. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in any optional add-ins like fruit or nuts.

6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Enjoy warm or cool.

Notes

You can freeze these muffins for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.

Use whole wheat flour or oat flour for a fiber-rich version.

Want more protein? Stir in 2 tablespoons of flaxseed or add a scoop of protein powder.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg