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Spiced Molasses Morning Muffins

Spiced Molasses Morning Muffins for Cozy Winter Mornings

An effortless recipe for Spiced Molasses Morning Muffins that transforms simple mornings into something magical with warming spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg
  • 1 cup Molasses blackstrap for stronger flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Spoon or Scoop

Method
 

Muffin Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, alternating with the milk, and mix gently.
  5. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.

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