Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
Easy Cinnamon Swirl Muffins – These soft, fluffy muffins are packed with warm cinnamon flavor and a sweet swirl that makes every bite delicious! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack! Quick and simple to make, this recipe is ideal for beginners and anyone who loves homemade bakery-style treats. Try these muffins for an irresistible cinnamon fix!
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk + 3/4 tsp vinegar to make buttermilk
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt room temp
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 cups flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Cinnamon/Sugar Layer:
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Directions:
- Remove milk, yogurt, & eggs from fridge to come to room temp (about 45 min)
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Add 3/4 tsp vinegar to 1/4 cup milk. Stir & let sit for 5 min to create buttermilk.1/4 cup milk + 3/4 tsp vinegar
- Combine avocado oil, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, plain greek yogurt, maple syrup & buttermilk.1/4 cup avocado oil, 1/4 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup milk + 3/4 tsp vinegar
- Add flour, baking powder, & salt.2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together for cinnamon/ sugar layer.3 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon
- Add muffin liners to muffin tin. Use every other muffin spot. (This allows more air to get around the muffin during baking to create a fluffy muffin)
- Fill muffin tin half way with batter. (Tip: Use a cookie scoop for mess-free easy measuring) Spoon about 1 tsp of the cinnamon/sugar mixture into each muffin tin on top of batter.
- Add another scoop of batter to each tin.
- Use fork to twist and swirl cinnamon/sugar layer
- Bake for 15-17 min
- Enjoy!