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Almond Cherry Muffins


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: ~10 muffins

Description

Moist, nutty, and bursting with sweet-tart cherries—these almond cherry muffins are your next go-to bake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee, they strike the ideal balance of fruity, fluffy, and lightly crisp on top. Bake a batch and watch them disappear fast!

 


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup (100g) granulated or brown sugar

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1 cup (227g) yogurt

⅓ cup (80ml) canola oil

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

1½ cups (300g) cherries, halved & pitted

½ cup slivered or sliced almonds (toasted if desired)

Extra almonds to sprinkle on top


Instructions

Prep oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment cups.

 

Mix base: In a large bowl, combine zucchini, potato, Parmesan, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

 

Add oil: Stir in olive oil until evenly mixed.

 

Fill & bake: Spoon mixture into muffin tins, pressing down slightly. Bake 25–30 minutes until tops are golden and crispy.

 

Cool & serve: Let cool for 5 mins in the tin before removing. Serve warm!

 

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~150 per muffin
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Protein: 7g