Description
Indulge in the delightful world of strawberry muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack. These moist and flavorful treats are not just easy to make but also incorporate healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. With options to swap applesauce for mashed banana or Greek yogurt, you can customize the taste to your preference. Plus, these muffins can be stored in your freezer for up to two months, making them an ideal on-the-go option. Enjoy these fruity delights fresh out of the oven or warmed up for a cozy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana or plain Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- ¼ cup milk (your choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Toss chopped strawberries with ¼ cup all-purpose flour and set aside.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and combine it with applesauce, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, and salt with the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add white whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour. Mix until just combined, then fold in floured strawberries gently.
- Fill muffin tin wells with batter and bake for 16–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg