Description
Versatile muffin recipe with options for dairy-free, gluten-free, and reduced sugar variations.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
- Milk (or plant-based alternative)
- Sugar
- Other basic muffin ingredients
Instructions
- For dairy-free: Replace milk with equal amounts of plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut).
- For gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum if needed.
- For reduced sugar: Use 1/2 cup sugar and enhance sweetness with cinnamon or vanilla.
- Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid dense texture.
- For mini muffins: Fill tins 2/3 full and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins.
- Some streaks of flour in the batter are preferable to overmixing.
- Mini muffin version yields 24-28 muffins.
- Can safely reduce sugar without affecting texture.
- Various milk alternatives work well in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
Keywords: muffins, dairy-free muffins, gluten-free muffins, reduced sugar muffins, mini muffins
