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 🧁 Juicy Plum Muffins – Moist, Fruity & Perfect for Breakfast



Start your day right with these Plum Muffins – moist, fluffy, and bursting with chunks of fresh plum in every bite. Slightly tart, lightly sweet, and perfectly spiced, these muffins are ideal for summer mornings, school lunches, or cozy afternoon snacks.

💜 Why These Plum Muffins Are a Must-Bake

  • ✅ A great way to use seasonal plums

  • ✅ No mixer needed – quick & easy

  • ✅ Moist with soft fruit in every bite

  • ✅ Freezer-friendly and kid-approved!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh plums (about 2–3 plums)

  • Optional: coarse sugar for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine & Fold

  • Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

  • Gently stir just until combined – don’t overmix.

  • Fold in diced plums.

5. Bake

  • Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups (fill about ¾ full).

  • Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar (optional).

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool & Enjoy

  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

  • Serve warm, room temp, or chilled.

🍽️ Serving & Storage Tips

  • Serve with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey

  • Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days

  • Freeze for up to 2 months – perfect for make-ahead snacks

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch

  • Use Greek yogurt for extra moisture and protein

  • Sprinkle with streusel topping for a bakery-style muffin

  • Substitute with peaches or cherries if plums are out of season

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