Cornbread Muffins with Maple Butter

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cornbread Muffins with Maple Butter
45 min.
12
181kcal

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Wake up your mornings with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Cornbread Muffins accompanied by a rich maple butter spread that will elevate your breakfast experience. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply indulging in a cozy breakfast at home, these delightful muffins are sure to impress. With their golden crust and tender, moist crumb, each bite promises a sweet yet subtly savory flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

These Cornbread Muffins are incredibly easy to make, requiring just 45 minutes from start to finish. Once you whip up the batter and pop them in the oven, your kitchen will be filled with the warm scent of baking, making it impossible to resist sneaking a taste. The addition of pure maple syrup brings a delightful sweetness that complements the earthiness of the cornmeal.

Not only are these muffins perfect for a leisurely morning meal, they are also vegetarian, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs. Each muffin contains just 181 calories, making them a light yet satisfying option to kickstart your day. And don’t forget the maple butter! This luxurious topping takes these muffins to an entirely new level of deliciousness. So grab your muffin liners, preheat that oven, and get ready to treat your taste buds to a morning delight!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • 3.5 tablespoons maple syrup pure (preferably grade B)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup unbleached all purpose flour 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Using electric mixer, beat butter in medium bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in maple syrup until well blended and smooth. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 12 regular (1/3-cup) muffin cups. Sift cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl.
  3. Whisk buttermilk and egg in another medium bowl; whisk in melted butter.
  4. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until incorporated (do not overmix). Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
  5. Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes (muffins will be pale). Cool on rack 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with maple butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein7.89%
Fat32.97%
Carbs59.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.84
Glycemic Load
10.66
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.2491304459779%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:181.3kcal
9.07%
Fat:6.68g
10.28%
Saturated Fat:3.66g
22.88%
Carbohydrates:26.98g
8.99%
Net Carbohydrates:25.45g
9.25%
Sugar:8.88g
9.87%
Cholesterol:30.24mg
10.08%
Sodium:183.31mg
7.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.6g
7.2%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.64%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.42%
Calcium:94.28mg
9.43%
Selenium:6.43µg
9.19%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.12%
Phosphorus:89.62mg
8.96%
Folate:26.7µg
6.68%
Fiber:1.53g
6.11%
Iron:1.08mg
5.99%
Magnesium:20.58mg
5.15%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.86%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.85%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin A:201.48IU
4.03%
Potassium:101.38mg
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.87%
Copper:0.06mg
2.82%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.71%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.32%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.77%
Source:Epicurious