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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Indulgent Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Delightful Cinnamon Roll Muffins ready in 40 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, capturing the cozy feeling of traditional cinnamon rolls.
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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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can also be used.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk works for dairy-free.
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic flavor.
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar Adds deeper sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Signature cinnamon flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted) Adds rich flavor.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract together.
  4. Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin cups and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Drizzle melted butter over each muffin and swirl gently.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins fluffy.

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