If you’re looking for the perfect muffin recipe that’s both incredibly easy and irresistibly delicious, your search ends here. This muffin is soft, moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that you can whip up in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients already in your kitchen.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this muffin recipe will never fail you. Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or a quick snack, this delightful treat is versatile enough to carry a variety of flavors — from chocolate chips to blueberries, or even a mix of nuts and dried fruits. The secret behind its unmatched taste lies in the balance of moistness and sweetness. This muffin has just the right crumb — not too dense, not too airy — and it stays fresh for days. If you try it once, it’s guaranteed to become your go-to muffin recipe for any occasion. Best of all, it requires only one bowl, so cleanup is a breeze.
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk (adjust consistency as needed)
• Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with oil or butter.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until evenly mixed.
• In a separate bowl (or directly in the same large bowl if you want to save dishes), add the sugars and wet ingredients — granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), oil (or butter), vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
• Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir gently just until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
• Add your choice of extras, like chocolate chips, fresh blueberries, chopped nuts, or dried fruit. Fold them in lightly until just incorporated.
• Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
• Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Keep an eye on them after 18 minutes, as ovens can vary.
• Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins taste amazing on their own or with a dab of butter, honey, or jam.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months — just reheat in the microwave for a fresh-baked taste.