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Monkey Bread Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Monkey Bread Muffins for Sweet Moments

Delight in these Monkey Bread Muffins, soft and gooey, perfect for quick breakfasts and sweet snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar Use brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 0.75 cups Milk Almond milk can be used for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients and improves texture
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted) Coconut oil can substitute for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Infuses aroma and flavor
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts Optional for crunch

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  6. Roll pieces of muffin batter into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Place 3 to 4 coated dough balls in each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins can be frozen and reheated for a quick treat. Experiment with different mix-ins for variety.

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