Strawberry Muffins
Light and fluffy strawberry muffins studded with fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Frozen strawberries can be used but may turn the batter pink.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry muffins, breakfast, snack, baking