Maple Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These maple muffins have become my go to recipe whenever I need something warm and comforting on a busy morning. The maple syrup gives them a wonderful natural sweetness that keeps me from adding too much refined sugar, and the walnuts provide healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied. What I love most is how quick they come together, ready to bake in just twenty minutes, which means you can have fresh muffins cooling on the counter in under an hour. They're perfect for meal prep, freeze beautifully, and honestly cost just a few dollars to make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3large eggs
- 50 mlpure maple syrup
- 200 mlmilk
- 6 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 100 gchopped walnuts(optional)
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and ensure all batter is used.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the muffins after 15 minutes, as they can burn quickly.
- 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Serve the muffins warm, dust with confectioners' sugar, or enjoy at room temperature.
- 9
Once the muffins are cool, drizzle with a little extra maple syrup, if desired.
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