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Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Muffins

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Make moist, tender muffins using Greek yogurt for a lighter texture and added protein. These muffins feature a warm cinnamon flavor throughout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg until combined.
  4. Whisk in the Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping generously over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt for the best flavor balance.
  • For extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the Greek yogurt with applesauce.
  • If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the batter to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

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