Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup maple syrup (144g) or honey
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (135g) or plain whole milk yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose einkorn flour (222g), sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl (for sifting flour)
- Sieve (for sifting flour)
- Muffin pan
- Muffin liners
- Ice cream scooper (optional for portioning)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease your muffin pan or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, maple syrup (or honey), unsweetened applesauce (or yogurt), eggs, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift the einkorn flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. This step helps to aerate the flour and ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Mix Batter: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. If desired, add any custom mix-ins like nuts or fruit as suggested in the notes, then fold gently to incorporate.
- Portion Batter: Using an ice cream scooper or spoon, divide the thick batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the tops are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Exact timing may vary depending on your oven.
- Cool and Store: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can customize these muffins by adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey if preferred, but note this may slightly alter the sweetness and moisture.
- Unsweetened applesauce or yogurt helps keep muffins moist while reducing added fat.
- Sifting einkorn flour is recommended as it has a coarser texture than modern wheat flours, which improves the muffin texture.
- Letting muffins cool completely before freezing is best to maintain quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
