Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade strawberry muffins that are not only mouthwatering but also versatile enough for any occasion. These muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat, they come together quickly using simple ingredients like applesauce or Greek yogurt. The best part? They freeze beautifully, making them an ideal option for busy mornings or unexpected cravings. Enjoy your baking adventure with this easy recipe that promises delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed ripe banana or plain Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 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 degrees F and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or parchment liners.
- In a bowl, toss chopped strawberries with ¼ cup all-purpose flour to prevent sinking.
- Melt butter in a large bowl and whisk in applesauce (or banana/yogurt), maple syrup (or honey), milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- Gently fold in white whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour until just combined. Carefully add the strawberries.
- Scoop batter into muffin tin wells and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 119mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg