By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 23, 2023
These fresh-baked Strawberry Muffins are made with real strawberries and a hint of almond extract for the most delicious flavor. They come out of the oven soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist! Making these fresh fruit muffins is so easy, and they make a great breakfast or snack.
What’s in this Strawberry Muffin Recipe?
There’s nothing quite like a fresh and fruity strawberry muffin on a warm summer morning! This is a great recipe to make with real strawberries .
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the muffins structure.
- Baking Powder: Helps the muffins rise in the oven.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar sweetens the muffins, while turbinado sugar creates a bakery-style crunchy top.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds moisture and richness to the muffins.
- Milk: Adds moisture to the muffins to create the perfect consistency.
- Eggs: Helps give the muffins structure and makes them rich.
- Vanilla Extract : Enhances the sweetness of the muffins.
- Almond Extract: Plays well with the fresh strawberries, but you could use more vanilla instead if you prefer.
- Fresh Strawberries: Adds a fruity flavor and pop of color to these muffins.
Pro Tip: Toss the strawberries in a little bit of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffin batter.
Variations on Healthy Strawberry Muffins
This recipe can be easily adapted to use any kind of fruit, like blueberries, raspberries, chopped (pitted) cherries, diced apples, or peaches. Yum!
To make these muffins extra moist, make sure not to overmix the batter!
Yes, but you’ll need to thaw them first, then press out any excess water with a towel.
If your oven temperature is too low or if you use too much milk or butter, your muffins may turn out too moist or even wet. Make sure to check your oven temperature with a thermometer, as ovens can be up to 25°F off from the stated temperature. Also, I highly recommend measuring with a kitchen scale for the most consistent results.
For ultra-high-rise, bakery-style muffins, start your muffins at 400°F for the first 5 minutes, then drop the temperature back down to 375°F for the remainder of the bake time. This supercharges the baking powder, leading to higher domes!
How to Store
Store leftover strawberry muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
How to Freeze
Freeze homemade strawberry muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these muffins with an iced coffee , Starbucks pink drink , or strawberry mango smoothie . Cut a muffin in half and slather it with some lemon curd or banana strawberry cream cheese for a decadent breakfast treat!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 270 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 cup milk 227 grams
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
- ▢ 1¼ cups chopped strawberries 209 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 23 grams
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a separate larger bowl, whisk the sugar and butter together 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and whisk until smooth. 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until just mixed.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the chopped strawberries. 1¼ cups chopped strawberries
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each well about ¾ full with batter.
- Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over the muffin tops. 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the muffins.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
Becky’s Tips
- Measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry, dense muffins.
- If using frozen or particularly wet strawberries, make sure to pat them dry before folding them into the batter.
- To help prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of your muffins, toss them in a little bit of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Strawberry Muffins Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 270 grams
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup milk 227 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
- 1¼ cups chopped strawberries 209 grams
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 23 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a separate larger bowl, whisk the sugar and butter together 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and whisk until smooth. 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until just mixed.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the chopped strawberries. 1¼ cups chopped strawberries
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each well about ¾ full with batter.
- Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over the muffin tops. 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the muffins.
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Notes
- Measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry, dense muffins.
- If using frozen or particularly wet strawberries, make sure to pat them dry before folding them into the batter.
- To help prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of your muffins, toss them in a little bit of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
