Description
Strawberry Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these bakery-style muffins are lightly sweet, moist, and easy to make with simple ingredients. This quick muffin recipe combines fresh strawberries with a tender crumb, making it a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups fresh strawberries, diced
Optional Topping
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in strawberries: Carefully fold the diced fresh strawberries into the batter to distribute evenly without breaking them up.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Add topping: If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops of the muffins to add a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Toss strawberries in 1 teaspoon of flour before folding them into the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen strawberries may release excess moisture.
- Store muffins at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- To keep muffins longer, freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
