It’s time to get your muffin on! National Muffin Day, which falls on February 20, is the perfect excuse to indulge in sweet and savory sweets that bring joy and comfort. From classic blueberry to decadent chocolate, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this article gives the recipe to 6 easy and mouth watering muffins to spice up national muffin day.
#1 Wild Berry Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen berries
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then fold in the berries
Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
#2 Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
For Cinnamon Swirl:
⅓ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
For Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk
Mix ingredients for cinnamon swirl into small bowl and set aside
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then scoop into muffin tin
Once in the tin, put a teaspoon or more of the cinnamon swirl on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it around
Bake at 375 degrees for 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
#3 Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch of salt
⅓ cup melted butter
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup milk
¾ cup chocolate chips
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then fold in the chocolate chips
Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
#4 Peanut Butter Muffins
Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 ½ cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then fold in the chocolate chips
Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
#5 Double Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
⅓ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then fold in the chocolate chips
Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
#6 Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 ¼ cups sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ½ cup fresh blueberries
sugar for topping
Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls
Mix wet ingredients into dry and then fold in the chocolate chips
Bake at 375 degrees for 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
There you have it, half a dozen delicious muffin recipes to spice up National Muffin Day. Go ahead and grab a muffin, a cup of coffee, and indulge in the simple pleasures of life.
Happy baking!
