Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade strawberry muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bursting with the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries, these muffins offer a moist and fluffy texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With the flexibility to use applesauce, mashed banana, or Greek yogurt based on your pantry staples, you can whip up a batch quickly. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly for those busy days when you need a quick treat. Impress family and friends with this delicious recipe that combines simplicity and wholesome ingredients.
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 (your 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Toss chopped strawberries with ¼ cup of all-purpose flour in a bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add applesauce (or banana/yogurt), maple syrup (or honey), milk, vanilla extract, and eggs; whisk until combined.
- Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then mix in white whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in floured strawberries.
- Fill muffin wells about three-quarters full and bake for 16–18 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool 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 (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg