These Strawberry Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfectly sweet and slightly tangy, they make for a delightful breakfast or snack, especially when strawberries are in season!
For the Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1/4 cup sugar (for sprinkling on top, optional)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
In another large bowl, mix together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to crush them.
Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a little extra sugar if you’d like a slightly sweet, crunchy topping.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the sweet, fruity flavor!
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey
Pair with a hot cup of coffee or tea
Enjoy with a smear of jam or butter for extra flavor
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. If you’re using frozen, don’t thaw them to prevent the muffins from turning soggy.
To prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom, toss them in a little bit of flour before folding them into the batter.
For an added crunch, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or oats on top of the muffins before baking.
Overmixing the batter – can make the muffins dense
Underbaking – make sure the muffins are cooked through by testing with a toothpick
Skipping the flour toss for the strawberries – they may sink to the bottom of the muffins.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
Refrigerate for up to a week if you want them to last longer
Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Enjoy these delightful Strawberry Muffins — sweet, fruity, and oh-so-soft!
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