These delightful Giada Mini Almond Butter and Strawberry Muffins are made with almond butter, eggs, flour, sugar, and strawberry jam. This simple breakfast recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and serves up to 24 people.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp of kosher salt
• ½ tsp of baking soda
• ¼ tsp of baking powder
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of crunchy almond butter
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup of strawberry jam or jelly

How To Make Giada Mini Almond Butter and Strawberry Muffins

1. Preheat Your Oven: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 24 mini muffin cups with paper liners to get ready for the batter.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ tsp of kosher salt, ½ tsp of baking soda, and ¼ tsp of baking powder until mixed well.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of crunchy almond butter, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches. Stir gently until the batter comes together and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
5. Fill and Add Jam: Spoon enough batter into each muffin cup to fill them halfway. Add ½ tsp of strawberry jam or jelly on top of the batter in each cup. Cover the jam with the remaining batter so that it is fully enclosed.
6. Bake and Finish: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let the muffin tins cool on a rack, then remove the muffins. Spoon ½ tsp of strawberry jam or jelly on top of each muffin for a sweet finish.

Recipe Tips

• Try a Different Nut Butter: Swap almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter for a flavor twist. Make sure it’s crunchy for a similar texture and to add an extra nutty bite.
• Add Fresh Fruit Pieces: For added texture, gently fold in chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries before spooning the batter into the muffin cups. This enhances the muffins with bursts of natural fruit flavor.
• Use Honey for a Natural Sweetener: Substitute 1 cup of sugar with ¾ cup of honey for a natural sweetener. This creates a softer, slightly moist texture and a different depth of sweetness.
• Opt for Gluten-Free Flour: If you need a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Ensure that the baking powder and baking soda used are also gluten-free to keep it safe.
• Top with a Nutty Crunch: Before baking, sprinkle a small amount of chopped almonds on top of the batter. This adds a crunchy, roasted nut layer that pairs perfectly with the almond butter flavor.

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