Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these homemade strawberry muffins that are sure to impress! These fluffy and moist muffins are bursting with fresh strawberries, making them a perfect option for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. Not only are they easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, but they also offer flexibility with ingredient substitutions like applesauce or Greek yogurt. Plus, they freeze beautifully, so you can enjoy them anytime. With their wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavor, these muffins are a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with ¼ cup all-purpose flour and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large bowl and mix in applesauce, syrup, milk, vanilla, and eggs until combined.
- Whisk in baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in both types of flour until just combined; gently fold in strawberries.
- Fill muffin tin wells two-thirds full and bake for 16–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg