Description
These Cherry Cobbler Muffins are warm, fluffy, and bursting with juicy sweet cherries and a gentle hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an irresistible snack, they offer a delightful balance of natural sweetness and warm spice. Easy to make with simple pantry staples and fresh cherries, these muffins are tender, moist, and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Cherry Filling
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pitted cherries, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep your cherries: Begin by pitting and roughly chopping fresh cherries, then toss them with a small amount of sugar and a natural gelling agent to create a luscious filling that will soften during baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt for a well-balanced base.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together plant-based yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract for a creamy, flavorful liquid mix.
- Bring it all together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep your muffins tender.
- Fold in the cherries: Carefully fold the cherry mixture into the batter, distributing the juicy fruit evenly without crushing them.
- Bake to perfection: Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend smoothly and promote even baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure soft, fluffy muffins instead of dense ones.
- Chill the cherries separately by tossing them in sugar and a natural gelling agent before folding to prevent sinking.
- Use fresh cherries when possible for best flavor and texture; frozen cherries can work if thawed and drained well.
- Check muffins starting at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry cobbler muffins, gluten free muffins, cinnamon cherry muffins, plant-based muffins, breakfast muffins, snack muffins