by Diana Rattray
Plain muffins are a blank canvas for all kinds of adaptations and flavors. Keep them basic with vanilla or maple extract or another flavoring, or add fruit, nuts, or lemon zest to the batter.
The muffins freeze well, so you might want to make a double batch!
Add-Ins for Plain Muffins
- Nuts: Incorporate chopped nuts into the batter. Adding 1/2 to 1 cup of pecans, walnuts can add flavor and texture to the muffins.
- Fruit: Dried fruits, diced apples, and blueberries are popular choices.
- Citrus Flavor: Add grated lemon or orange zest to add subtle citrus flavor.
- Flavorings: Experiment with different flavored extracts, such as almond, maple, butternut, or lemon.
- Chocolate: Add mini chocolate chips to the muffin batter.
You might also like these gluten-free pineapple muffins or these pumpkin cream cheese muffins.
How To Store Muffins
- Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- To freeze muffins, place them in a freezer container or zip-close freezer bag. Label the container or bag with the name and date and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost them on the counter for an hour or two.
- Warm muffins in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds or wrap them in foil and heat in a preheated 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Plain Muffins
Add vanilla or another flavoring to these basic plain muffins. They’re fantastic with chopped nuts or fruit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or maple extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- maple flakes or vanilla sugar, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake papers.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and maple or vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to mix thoroughly.
- Combine the two mixtures and blend thoroughly.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.
