Description
Experience the joy of homemade Strawberry Muffins that are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh flavor! These delightful treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and can be customized to cater to your taste preferences. Whether you choose to add applesauce, mashed bananas, or Greek yogurt, each muffin promises a light and fluffy texture with a sweet strawberry essence. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them an excellent choice for busy mornings when you need a quick and satisfying bite. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as a convenient grab-and-go snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- In a bowl, toss chopped strawberries with ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
- Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then combine it with applesauce (or banana/yogurt), maple syrup (or honey), milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- Mix in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Follow by adding white whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour. Stir gently until combined.
- Fold in the floured strawberries carefully.
- Scoop the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg