These cinnamon muffins are moist, deliciously aromatic and soft. They are packed with sweet and slightly tangy flavor of raisins and perfectly balanced by the aromatic warm spice of cinnamon. Serve them warm with a scoop of butter, a dollop of ice cream or enjoy on the go, these cinnamon muffins with raisins are sure to “slap”! Whenever I want to start my day energized, these muffins are always my go-to breakfast treats. This is because they are also easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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Why you will love these Cinnamon Muffins with Raisins

These cinnamon muffins are moist and fluffy. The raisins add juiciness and crumbly texture to the muffins.
They are healthy. Cinnamon has antioxidant properties, whereas raisins are rich in fiber and nutrients. This make these muffins a healthier choice.
Cinnamon and raisins make these muffins warm and full of natural sweetness. The warmth of the cinnamon blends well with the natural sweetness of raisins, make them irresistible.
They are easy to make. These muffins whip up within no time. They also require few basic ingredients.
These muffins fit any occasion and you can enjoy them anytime of the day whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a quick dessert. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea, or grab one on the go!
Thanks to the raisins, these muffins are naturally sweet and therefor you can cut down on added sugar if desired, and still enjoy them.

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How to make Cinnamon Muffins with Raisins

Making these cinnamon muffins with raisins is easy and the ingredients required are few. Here are the ingredients that you need to make them:

Ingredients List

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All-purpose flour
Cinnamon, ground
Raisins
eggs
Baking powder
Vegetable oil
Milk
Salt
Vanilla extract

Check full measurement in the recipe card below.

Instructions:

Soak the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes. Soaking the raisins makes them tender and plumper.
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease muffin cups with cooking spray. Alternatively you can line the cups with papers liners.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon powder and sugar. Mix with a whisk to combine then set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together vegetable oil or melted butter , sugar, eggs, and milk. Mix well to blend. Pour the flour mixture into this mixture and fold together until well blended. Avoid over mixing the batter.
Add the soaked raisins to the batter and fold in gently without over mixing.
Scoop the batter and divide among the lined muffin cups filling upto 3/4 of the cups; leaving space for the muffins to rise.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the middle of the muffins comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool further. Serve with tea or coffee, as a snack, or dessert.

Why soak the raisins?

Raisins are dried grapes. Soaking them before baking the muffins will re-hydrate them and make them puffy and juicy. This gives them a softer texture and a better taste. Soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes before baking.

How are raisins different from Sultanas?

The difference between raisins and sultanas is the way they are dried. Raisins are dried naturally whereas sultanas are are first dipped into vegetable oil and acid before they are dried.