Mini Cinnamon Muffins: easy 15-minute breakfast

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2 dozen moist, sweet Mini Cinnamon Muffins bursting with delicious cinnamon and sprinkled with sweet cinnamon sugar. A great breakfast or snack even the kids will love!

These EASY mini cinnamon muffins are the perfect quick breakfast for those busy mornings. In only 15 minutes, you can whip up AND bake a batch of these delicious moist muffins.

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This recipe is a favorite of my little LouLee girl. She would prefer these simple cinnamon muffins over doughnuts, banana bread, danishes, or even pancakes… unless those “pancakes” are our family’s favorite crepes recipe (aka thin pancakes). Even on morningswhen we are short on time, I can whip out a batch of these fresh baked mini cinnamon muffins in about 15 minutes.

As a matter of fact, we woke up just before 8 am this morning. LouLee needed to be leaving to school by 8:25 am. At 8:10 I started making this recipe and pulled them out of the oven at 8:23 am. LouLee shoveled a couple of muffins into her mouth and put a few in a bag to eat on the way. These muffins really are that quick! Here’s a little video to show you just how fast and easy they are.

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WHAT IS THE YEILD OF THIS MINI CINNAMON MUFFINS RECIPE?

This recipe will yield2 dozen or 24 miniaturemuffins. If you’re making a batch for a crowd you can double the recipe but plan extra time because you’ll have to scoop, sprinkle sugar and bake 2 pans rather than just one.

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ADAPT TO MAKE REGULAR SIZE MUFFINS:

You can also double the batch and make 12 regular size muffins. They take much longer to bake (18-22 minutes) but it can be done. We love the mini cinnamon muffins because they make enough for our family and bake in 10 minutes or less.

CAN I BAKE THIS CINNAMON MUFFINS RECIPE RIGHT IN THE PAN (NO PAPER LINERS)?

Yes, you can.

If you have liners, they make for fast, easy cleanup. If you don’t have liners or prefer to bake yourmuffins right in the pan, you most definitely can. Just make sure to spray the pan with a non-stick spray before padding the batter otherwise the muffins may stick.

If using paper liners make sure to let the muffins adequately cool before removing the liner. If the muffin is too hot it may stick to the liner and crumble. As the muffin cools the ingredients begin to solidify which will help maintain the shape when the liner is removed.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE PANCAKE MIX FOR THE DRY INGREDIENTS?

Yes! Substituting pancake mix in place of the dry ingredients can speed up the prep time and still make delicious, moist muffins.

Feel free to skip out on the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and use pancake mix instead. This makes the batter prep so incredibly fast and turns this recipe into a 4-ingredient breakfast. I personally like the recipe without pancake mix but sometimes fast and hot is better. Ya know?!

If you need to save a couple minutes in the morning, go for the pancake mix. For this mini cinnamon muffins recipe you would substitute 1 2/3 cups dry pancake mix and omit the:

flour
sugar
salt
baking powder
baking soda

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GARNISH AND TOPPINGS:

These muffins are sweet and delicious AND can absolutely stand on their own. With that said… you don’t have to add anything to these muffins before serving BUT you can.

We like to add homemade sweet cinnamon butter. If you don’t have time to make that butter you can roll or sprinkle the warm cinnamon muffins with a little extra cinnamon sugar.

HAVE AN EXTRA SWEET TOOTH?

If you like the ultimate sweet muffin definitely try the homemade sweet cinnamon butter WITH a little sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. SO GOOD! They taste like a little donut hole.

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DO YOU HAVE A FAST GO-TO BREAKFAST THE WHOLE FAMILY LOVES?

I’d love to hear about your fast and easy breakfast. Feel free to leave me a comment! <3

HERE’S THE FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE. ENJOY!

Yield: 24 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Moist, sweet mini muffins full of warm cinnamon flavor and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. An easy 15-minute breakfast.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 T oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix dry ingredients together.
Add oil, milk, and egg. Mix until combined. Don't over mix.
Line 24 count mini muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
Fill each cup 2/3 full. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar, 1 T cinnamon).
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9-10 minutes.
Serve with homemade sweet cinnamon butter or roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Can replacedry ingredients with 1 2/3 cups dry pancake mix plus cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar.
Can double recipe to make 12 regular size muffins. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

*Originally posted 1.11.2019 Updated: 7.4.2022

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FAQs

How many calories in a mini cinnamon muffin? ›

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 116 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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Why are my egg muffins soggy? ›

Avoid adding too much moisture.

It's too wet to use in these egg muffins, and it makes them soggy (I learned the hard way). Instead, experiment with pre-cooked vegetables.

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Are muffins a good breakfast? ›

"They can be packed with added sugar and low in fiber, sending your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster before you even get to work," says Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CPT. Yet, muffins can be a healthy breakfast option if you make them at home yourself.

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Should I bake muffins at 350 or 375? ›

Ideal Muffin Cooking Temperature

That being said, the standard oven temperature for baking desserts like quick breads and muffins is commonly set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Setting your oven to this temperature will almost always produce a well-cooked muffin recipe.

How many mini muffins is a serving? ›

Package of Mini Muffins: Serving Size 1 Mini Muffin (57 g) Servings Per container 6.

How many mini muffins in a pouch? ›

These tasty golden mini muffins are made with real ingredients like real chocolate chips. You'll also be glad to know that there's no high fructose corn syrup, 0g trans-fat and no artificial colors. Packed four muffins to a pouch, they are sized just right for lunchboxes, snack time, breakfast time or any time.

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How much sugar is in mini muffins? ›

Mini Muffin Nutritional Facts and Calories

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Sugars	16g	32%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	54mg	18%

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What does adding an extra egg do to muffins? ›

Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery. The explanation for this lies in the fact that eggs are made up of protein. As Fine Cooking explains, when the protein in eggs combines with the protein in flour, they produce the overall structure of the baked good.

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What makes muffins more moist? ›

Oil & Butter: Oil produces a moist, tender muffin. Combine with melted butter for extra fat, moisture, and a little flavor. Milk: Milk adds plenty of moisture and lightens up the crumb. I usually use whole milk or buttermilk.

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What happens if you don't put enough eggs in muffins? ›

Baking is a science, after all, and eggs are one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. So, measuring your eggs is key. If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense.

Is it okay to eat a muffin every day? ›

Now muffins aren't all bad. These things are only unhealthy if eaten on a regular basis. If every so often you want a muffin for breakfast or a snack, that's no big deal. When you grab a bakery muffin for breakfast daily, that's when you increase your risk for unwanted weight gain and other health issues.

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Is it OK to eat a muffin at night? ›

Having some complex carbs like oats (try a quick bowl of fruit topped oatmeal) before bed can be helpful for sleep. But any grains, cereals, muffins, or granola that has a lot of added sugar will be stimulating, making it harder to fall asleep.

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Are muffins ok for diabetics? ›

Baked goods like muffins don't have to be off the table if you have diabetes, especially if you whip up a batch of whole-wheat blueberry muffins like these from Vincci Tsui, RDN, who's based in Calgary, Alberta.

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How to tell when mini cupcakes are done? ›

If your recipe doesn't tell you how long for mini cupcakes, subtract 10 minutes or so from the regular sized cupcake recipe time and watch them closely by looking for raised, puffiness and using the touch method to see if the cupcake bounces back when you touch it.