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Easy Make-Ahead Muffins Recipe Perfect for Busy Mornings

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These easy make-ahead muffins are quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings, and can be frozen for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts. Moist, tender, and customizable with various add-ins, they are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until slightly pale. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in your choice of optional add-ins if using.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For make-ahead storage, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a zip-top bag.
  10. Reheat frozen muffins in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or toast directly from frozen.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better rise. Fresh baking powder is important for fluffiness. Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full to avoid spillage. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Muffins freeze well individually wrapped and can be reheated in microwave or toaster.

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