Spice Muffins Bad As You Wanna Be

Turn up the heat on your baking game with "Spice Muffins Bad As You Wanna Be," a bold and flavorful treat that combines warm spices with a touch of heat for a perfectly balanced bite. These moist and fluffy muffins are infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne pepper, creating a symphony of warm and spicy flavors. A mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar adds sweetness, while Greek yogurt and melted butter ensure a tender, moist crumb. Top them with optional chopped nuts for crunch or a sprinkle of turbinado sugar for a sweet, caramelized finish. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, these muffins are a daring twist on a classic, ideal for spicing up your breakfast or snack time. Perfectly versatile, they can be enjoyed warm with coffee or as a make-ahead treat for busy mornings!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger powder
• 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.

Step 5

If using chopped nuts, fold them into the batter gently.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle a little turbinado sugar on top of each muffin for a crunchy finish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the bold, spicy flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3163.9

Total Fat 155.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 658.4mg	0%
Sodium 3434.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 397.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 195.4g
Protein 56.9g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 599.5mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1210.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 49.4%