Indulgent Strawberry Muffins

Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)

• Dry ingredients:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
• Wet ingredients:
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Fruit:
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• Optional: powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, beat the egg lightly.
   • Add milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
4. Combine Wet & Dry:
   • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix — a few lumps are fine.
5. Add Strawberries:
   • Fold in chopped strawberries carefully. Too much stirring can make muffins dense.
6. Fill Muffin Cups:
   • Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
7. Bake: 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Optional Topping:
   • Dust with powdered sugar or add a swirl of cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.

Tips & Tricks

• Strawberries: Toss in 1 tsp flour before folding to prevent sinking.
• Sweetness: Adjust sugar if strawberries are very sweet.
• Texture: For lighter muffins, sift the flour and don’t overmix.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Info (per muffin, approx.)

Values may vary slightly depending on ingredient brands and strawberry size.

Q&A / FAQ

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture, which can make muffins soggy.

Q: Can I substitute milk or butter?
A: Plant-based milk works fine. Butter gives a richer flavor than oil.

Q: Can I make mini muffins?
A: Yes! Bake for 12–15 minutes and reduce batter per cup.

Q: Can I add chocolate chips?
A: Absolutely! Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips along with strawberries for a fun twist.

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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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