Simple Muffins
These simple muffins are soft, fluffy, and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients. This base recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize with different flavors, fruits, or toppings. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they’re quick to prepare and always come out moist and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 standard muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tsp essence of your choice (vanilla, almond, lemon, etc.)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil (cooking oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and slightly frothy.
- Stir in essence, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour batter into muffin cups lined with paper cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Mix in lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.
- Replace part of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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