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Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe for Cozy Breakfasts

Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe: Your Best Cozy Breakfast Delight

Try this Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe for a cozy breakfast delight filled with cinnamon-sugar goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Whimsical Brunch Creations
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Milk low-fat or plant-based options work
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter keeps muffins moist
  • 2 large Eggs provides structure
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon for flavor
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon for the filling
For Enhancement
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

How to Make Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil or butter, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter into muffin tins, add cinnamon filling, and swirl gently.
  7. Bake: Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle melted butter on top for an extra indulgent finish.

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