Mini Muffins

Mini Muffins

Makes 36 mini muffins

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup white sugar 
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced (or any desired fruit)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg, vanilla, milk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and combine with a fork. Fold in the raisins and apples. 
3. Spoon about 1 TBSP of the batter into each mini muffin tin. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over muffins. Each muffin should get about a 1/4 tsp of brown sugar, but this does not have to be exact.  Add more or less if desired.
4. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm.

Note: Add one cup of any fresh fruit, 1/2 cup of any chopped nuts or 1/4 cup of any dried fruit.  One cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese or crumbled bacon can be added for a more savory muffin.

See the rest of the Top Ate Sweet Breakfast Recipes.