Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Muffins
These Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Muffins are a sweet and fluffy breakfast muffin recipe, perfect for busy mornings, snacks, or a cozy weekend treat. Quick, easy, and kid-approved!
Servings: 16
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs at room temperature
Topping
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over each muffin.
- Bake for about 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cinnamon sugar breakfast muffins cool in the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
How to Store Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Muffins
- Room Temperature – These sweet breakfast muffins can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag on the counter for up to 4 days. Perfect for quick grab-and-go mornings!
- Refrigerator – Store your homemade muffins in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 6 days. Just let them come to room temp or warm slightly before serving.
- Freezer – To enjoy your cinnamon sugar breakfast muffins later, place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight or on the counter before enjoying.
- Reheating – These breakfast muffins sweet and soft are best served at room temp or gently warmed in the microwave. Add a little butter for a cozy, savory touch!
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Diced apples or bananas
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Shredded coconut
- Toffee bits or cinnamon baking chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
