3-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

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🧁 3-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

“Now I make it every morning!” – A simple, cozy treat that’s quick, filling, and irresistibly good.

✨ Description:

These muffins are soft, golden, and rolled in cinnamon sugar for that warm, bakery-style finish. Requiring just 3 basic ingredients, they’re the ideal fix for a no-fuss morning breakfast or sweet snack. Perfect with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose + baking powder)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla yogurt)
  • Cinnamon sugar (¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon)

Optional for richness:

  • 1–2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing before dipping in cinnamon sugar)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or use liners.
  2. Mix flour and yogurt in a bowl until just combined (don’t overmix).
  3. Spoon into muffin tins, filling about ¾ full.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool slightly, then brush tops with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

🧠 Notes:

  • Use vanilla yogurt for extra sweetness or Greek yogurt for more protein.
  • To make your own self-rising flour: mix 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt.
  • Best served warm!

💡 Tips:

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for donut-like flavor.
  • Double the batch and freeze extras! Reheat in microwave or oven.
  • Add a dash of vanilla extract for more depth if not using vanilla yogurt.

🍽️ Servings:

Makes 6–8 muffins, depending on size.

🔍 Nutritional Info (per muffin, approx.):

  • Calories: 120–140 kcal
  • Protein: 4–5g
  • Fat: 2–5g (depends on yogurt and butter)
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Sugar: 6–8g
  • Fiber: <1g

🌿 Benefits:

  • Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics.
  • Very low-effort, kid-friendly, and customizable.
  • Can be made low-sugar by reducing or skipping the cinnamon sugar topping.

❓ Q&A:

Q: Can I use flavored yogurt?
A: Absolutely! Vanilla, cinnamon, or even honey yogurt works great.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 4–5 days. Reheat to refresh texture.

Q: Can I use almond or coconut flour?
A: Not in a 1:1 swap for this recipe — they require different liquid ratios.

Q: Can I make these vegan?
A: Yes! Use a dairy-free yogurt and skip butter or use vegan butter substitute.

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