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Healthy Perfect Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Perfect Strawberry Muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, applesauce, and ripe strawberries, these muffins are an easy, healthier breakfast or snack that tastes just like a bakery treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or spray lightly.
  2. Toss chopped strawberries with the all-purpose flour to prevent sinking.
  3. Melt butter gently, then whisk in applesauce, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Whisk in baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gently stir in flours just until combined.
  5. Fold in strawberries carefully without overmixing.
  6. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 16–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for light, fluffy muffins. Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used if added directly from the freezer.