Easy Breakfast Muffins

Easy breakfast muffins are a simple, no-fuss recipe I come back to again and again on busy mornings. Made in one bowl with a few pantry staples, they’re soft, easy to customize, and perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts.

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Homemade Breakfast Muffins Ingredients

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• All-purpose flour: This gives the muffins stability and thickness with the flour.
• Sugar: Adds a hint of sweetness!
• Baking powder: Fluffs up and helps the muffins raise in the oven as it is baking.
• Salt: Just a pinch will help aid the baking powder and help balance the flavors.
• Eggs: Binds the batter together giving it color, texture, and structure.
• Vegetable oil: Moisture is added to the muffin mixture using oil and milk.
• Milk: Gives a creamy and soft texture to the muffin batter and when they are baked.
• Vanilla extract and cinnamon: These flavor the simple muffin base and compliment a variety of mix-ins.

How to Make Breakfast Muffins

I like to start by whisking the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl so everything is evenly combined before the wet ingredients go in.

Add the eggs, oil, and milk, then stir just until the batter comes together. Be gentle here. Overmixing is the quickest way to end up with muffins that bake up tough instead of soft and tender.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan. A large cookie scoop makes this easy and keeps the muffins more even.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and spring back when gently pressed. You can also check with a toothpick. I like to pull them once it comes out clean so the breakfast muffins stay nice and soft.

Customize Your Muffins

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to change up. It starts with a simple muffin base, so you can keep them plain or add a little something extra depending on what you have on hand.

• Sweet add-ins: Stir in 1/2 cup of cinnamon chips or chocolate chips for a sweeter muffin. I especially love cinnamon chips here.
• Fresh fruit: Turn them into blueberry muffins, add diced strawberries, or try chopped peaches. These are all great ways to add flavor and make these feel a little different each time.
• Dried fruit: Add raisins, cranberries or any other dried fruit you have on hand.
• Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans add a little crunch and make the muffins feel a bit heartier.
• Serve with a spread: These muffins are delicious warm with strawberry jam, peanut butter, cinnamon butter or apple butter.

Freezer Friendly Storage

These breakfast muffins freeze really well. Let them cool completely, then store them in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm one in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel.