1. Classic Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Gently fold in the blueberries.
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Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool and enjoy!
2. Banana Nut Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
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1/3 cup melted butter
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
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Stir in the flour until just combined.
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Fold in the nuts (if using).
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Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow the muffins to cool before enjoying.
3. Chocolate Chip Muffins 🍫
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chips)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
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Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (with some melted chocolate on it).
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Let the muffins cool, then enjoy your gooey, chocolatey treat!
4. Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 large egg
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1 cup peeled and chopped apple (about 1 apple)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped apple.
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Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool and enjoy the sweet apple-cinnamon flavor!
5. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 tbsp poppy seeds
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 large egg
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow to cool and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavor!
Pro Tips for Perfect Muffins:
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Don’t overmix: Stir the batter until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
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Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the batter mix evenly and rise better.
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Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin—if it comes out clean (with a few crumbs), they’re done!
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Customization: Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or even swirl in some peanut butter or Nutella before baking!
Which one of these would you love to try first? Or do you have any favorite flavors you’d like a recipe for?