CINNAMON CRUMBLE MUFFINS

Soft, fluffy, perfectly spiced, and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble and sweet vanilla glaze, these Cinnamon Crumble Muffins are the perfect cozy breakfast or afternoon treat. They have all the flavors of classic coffee cake in an easy grab-and-go muffin.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

Soft and moist texture

Thick cinnamon crumble topping

Finished with a rich vanilla glaze

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

Freezer-friendly

Ingredients

Muffins

1½ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup avocado oil

¾ cup whole milk

Cinnamon Crumble Topping

⅓ cup light brown sugar

⅓ cup granulated sugar

1½ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup melted butter

Vanilla Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.

2. Make the Muffin Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, avocado oil, and milk.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

3. Make the Crumble

In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.

Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until large crumbs form.

4. Assemble the Muffins

Fill each muffin liner about one-third full with batter.

Sprinkle a spoonful of crumble over the batter.

Add another layer of batter until each liner is about ¾ full.

Finish with a generous amount of the remaining crumble on top.

5. Bake

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

6. Make the Vanilla Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until smooth. Add a little more cream if needed for a drizzle consistency.

Once the muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze generously over the cinnamon crumble topping.

Tips for Perfect Muffins

Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the muffins soft and tender.

Use room-temperature eggs and milk for the best texture.

Be generous with the crumble—it creates that bakery-style muffin everyone loves.

Let the muffins cool slightly before glazing so the glaze stays on top instead of melting away.

Storage

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. They also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. Simply thaw and warm for a few seconds in the microwave before enjoying.

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These Cinnamon Crumble Muffins are everything you love about coffee cake in muffin form—soft, buttery, loaded with cinnamon crumble, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee any time of year!

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