Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: Indulgent Morning Bites Recipe
Start your day with these Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, perfect for a delicious morning treat!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, and a pinch of cinnamon for the streusel topping.
- Fill the muffin cups halfway with batter, sprinkle with streusel, then top off with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a variation, add chocolate chips or dried fruit to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well; just reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, Morning Bites Recipe, Muffin Recipe