Description
Delight your mornings with these delicious maple muffins! Made with pure maple syrup and a hint of nuts, these moist and flavorful muffins are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Bake: Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Add a drizzle of maple glaze or sprinkle with coarse sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
