Cinnamon Muffins
Perfectly spiced Cinnamon Muffins are moist, tender, and sure to become your new favorite treat! These are easy to make and come together quickly. Finish with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping for a delicious breakfast or snack!
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar or cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
For cinnamon sugar topping:
- 1/3 cup sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 12-muffin tin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt).
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (milk, oil, vanilla, and egg). Whisk until they are combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture in the other bowl. Using a spatula or whisk, stir until they are well combined. Don’t over-mix the batter.
- Next, divide the batter evenly into the greased muffin pan. Set aside, and make the cinnamon sugar topping.
- In a small bowl, add the sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Using a spoon, mix to combine. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top of each of the muffin batter.
- Finally, bake the muffins in the preheated for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove them, and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
These cinnamon muffins make the BEST leftovers. It’s such an easy breakfast to grab in the morning! To store leftovers, first allow them to cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag.
- Store at room temperature: To store these muffins, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- In the freezer: Store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg