Here’s a simple, flexible, and super quick Muffin Recipe you can whip up in under 30 minutes. These muffins are moist, fluffy, and perfect for customizing with your favorite mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
🧁 Quick & Easy Muffins
✅ Basic Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (180ml) milk
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1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins (choose one or mix and match):
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1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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1 cup chocolate chips
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1 cup diced apples or banana
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1/2 cup chopped nuts
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1 tsp cinnamon (great with apple or banana)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients:
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In another bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine:
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (a few lumps are okay — don’t overmix!).
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Gently fold in your add-ins.
5. Fill & Bake:
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Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (fill about 3/4 full).
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Enjoy:
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Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely — or eat warm!
📝 Quick Variations:
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp poppy seeds.
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Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle muffins with a mix of cinnamon and sugar before baking.
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Chocolate Banana: Add 1 mashed banana + 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
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