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Monkey Bread Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Monkey Bread Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Monkey Bread Muffins are soft, gooey, and covered in cinnamon-sugar perfection, making them a delightful breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh for optimum rise
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cups milk almond milk can be a dairy-free substitute
  • 1 large egg use a flax egg for vegan options
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter replace with coconut oil for dairy-free muffins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla will elevate your muffins
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cups cinnamon sugar adjust cinnamon level or try nutmeg
  • 1 cups chopped pecans or walnuts optional; substitute with any nuts or omit

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Monkey Bread Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a non-stick muffin tin well with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of milk, 1 large egg, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and gently fold them together until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  6. Take small portions of the batter, roll them into balls, and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Place 3 to 4 coated dough balls into each muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full.
  8. Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Once baked, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with seasonal ingredients and customize flavors with spices or add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.

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