Mini Cornbread Muffins – only 140 Calories!

Mini Cornbread Muffins are the perfect little treat. Great for breakfast, to enjoy as a small dessert or add it to lunch boxes. Only 140 calories per muffin!

We love quick and east snacks and treats and we are excited to add more to our collection here. We have recently shared the Perfect Snickerdoodle Muffins and if you are looking for a savory snack, check out these Pizza Roll Ups.

Cornbread Muffins

Cornbread Muffins are light, fluffy and the perfect sweet treat or snack. The muffins are incredibly easy to make with easy to find ingredients, store well and also freeze well.

At only 140 calories per muffin, they can be served for breakfast, added to lunch boxes, and even served on the side of savory side dishes, if you like the combo of sweet and savory. They would be perfect of the side of some Ground Beef and Cabbage.

What ingredients are in a Cornbread Muffins?

• All-purpose flour
• Cornmeal
• Baking powder
• Salt
• White sugar
• Butter
• Sour cream
• Canola oil
• Eggs
• 1 cup whole milk

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How do you make Cornbread Muffins?

How do you make Cornbread Muffins fluffy?

First, it is very important to use room temperature ingredients, in result, they will combine better and cook uniformly. Also, equally important is to not over-beat the ingredients. Make sure you combine the dry ingredients first, and add them gradually and slowly to the cream and sugar mixture.

How do you make Cornbread Muffins moist?

Adding sour cream or full fat plain yogurt will add extra moisture to the muffins and make them melt in your mouth.

How do you store Cornbread Muffins?

Mini Cornbread Muffins store well at room temperature for up to three days in a sealed plastic bag or closed container.

How do you freeze Cornbread Muffins?

• Wrap muffins in heavy foil or place in freezer bags. Freeze for up to three months.
• For either method, allow the muffins to cool completely before sealing them in a bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:

To reheat the muffins, wrap the frozen muffins in heavy foil and place in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 300F. Do not thaw the muffins before reheating.

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Mini Cornbread Muffins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Mini Cornbread Muffins are the perfect little treat. Great for breakfast, to enjoy as a small dessert or add it to lunch boxes. Ready in just 30 minutes and only 140 calories per muffin!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cornbread Muffins

Servings: 24 mini muffins

Calories: 140 kcal

Author: Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cup  unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup stoneground cornmeal
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup  white sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
• 2 tablespoons  canola oil
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup whole milk room temperature

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line a 24-count mini muffin pan with mini-muffin paper cups. Or a 12-count regular muffins tin. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter with a mixer until light and fluffy.
5. With the mixer on low speed, add the beaten eggs, oil and sour cream, beating until well combined, careful not to over-beat. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed sugar and butter, alternating with the milk. Beat on low until fully combined. Your batter should be fluffy and sticky.
7. Spoon mixture into the prepared muffin tins.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes for mini muffins and 20-23 for regular muffins. A toothpick inserted in the middle of the muffins should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, but not raw batter.

9. Serve muffins warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Mini Cornbread Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 37mg2%

Potassium 129mg4%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 110IU2%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.