Cozy Maple Bites (Printable Version)

Fluffy mini muffins sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon, perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
08 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins

11 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
12 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a separate large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and incorporated.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
05 - Gently fold in optional add-ins such as chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
07 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
08 - Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple syrup creates this tender crumb that practically melts on your tongue
  • They bake up in under 15 minutes but taste like they took all day
  • Perfect for everything from breakfast meetings to midnight snacks
02 -
  • Overmixing will make these tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Real maple syrup matters here the artificial stuff just does not taste the same
  • Letting them cool in the pan for those five minutes prevents them from falling apart
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly so take everything out ahead of time
  • The batter thickens slightly as it sits so work quickly once combined

Go Back