Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade strawberry muffins, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. These muffins are bursting with fresh strawberries and feature a moist, fluffy texture that everyone will love. With simple ingredients like applesauce or Greek yogurt, they remain incredibly flavorful while also being a healthier choice. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or frozen for later, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite. Easy to make and customizable based on your pantry staples, this recipe promises satisfaction in every bite.
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 Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare a muffin tin by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss chopped strawberries with flour to prevent sinking.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let cool slightly.
- Whisk together melted butter, applesauce, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- Incorporate both flours until just combined, then fold in floured strawberries gently.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling 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 (65g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg