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cinnamon coffee cake muffin topped with cinnamon sugar glaze on a wire rack.
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

These Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins are soft, moist, and layered with a cinnamon sugar swirl before being topped with a buttery streusel. They're an easy homemade muffin that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 12 Muffins
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or pastry flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt room temperature
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk of choice room temperature

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping

  • ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

For the Vanilla Glaze: optional

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
    flour and dry ingredients mixed in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup honey , ¼ cup avocado oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup milk of choice.
    mixing the eggs, yogurt, and wet ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    Muffin batter mixed in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ¼ cup light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the swirl.
    cinnamon and sugar mixed in a bowl.
  • Prepare the streusel by mixing the ⅓ cup whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil until crumbly.
    Streusel topping made in a bowl.
  • Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with batter. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each muffin. Add another layer of batter and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Gently swirl with a toothpick or skewer.
    swirling the cinnamon sugar into the batter in muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the tops of each muffin.
    Prepared muffins in a pan to be baked.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Baked muffins in the oven.
  • Let the muffins cool completely.
  • Whisk together the ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins before serving.
    adding drizzle of sugar glaze over the muffins.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the batter. Stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated to keep the muffins light and tender.
  • For the best streusel texture, mix just until crumbly rather than into a smooth dough.
  • Gently press the streusel onto each muffin before baking, so it stays in place.
  • Allow the muffins to cool completely before adding the glaze.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg