Cinnamon Avocado Muffins

4.17 from 12 votes

Wondering what to do with overripe avocado? Try making this easy recipe for moist and flavorful cinnamon avocado muffins! They're perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Servings muffins

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Equipment

Muffin pan

Ingredients

5 tbsp butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 medium overripe avocado about 1/2 cup*
2 tsp lime juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease a muffin tin.
Empty avocado flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until completely smooth.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar. Add egg, vanilla, mashed avocado, and lime juice, and stir well to combine. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, gently combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt using a fork.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing as this will toughen the batter.
Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each well about ¾ of the way.
Lightly sprinkle muffin tops with sugar before baking.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Serve warm, or store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.*

Notes

Avocado: One medium avocado equals about a 1/2 cup when mashed. We recommend measuring it out before adding it to the recipe, but it's okay if you're slightly over or under!

Serving and storing: These muffins taste best when served fresh out of the oven and still slightly warm. They're moist and fluffy on the inside, while slightly crunchy on the outside. They store well in an air-tight container, but note that they will moisten over time and the muffin tops will lose a bit of their crunchiness.

Disclaimer: It's okay to eat overripe avocados, but avoid using them if they smell off or seem rotten! If you'd like more information on how to tell the difference between overripe and rotten avocados, refer to this article from Healthline.

Author: Nicole

Calories: 220kcal

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Avocado, baking soda, butter, cinnamon, egg, flour, granulated sugar, muffins, vanilla

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