How to Make Molasses Raisin Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Molasses raisin muffins are a delicious and hearty treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon snack. These moist and flavorful muffins are packed with the rich flavors of molasses, warm spices, and plump raisins, making them a satisfying and comforting indulgence for any time of day.

Molasses adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness to the muffins, while the raisins lend a chewy texture and bursts of fruity sweetness in every bite. The combination of these two ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
  • Beat together the yogurt, egg, molasses, raisins, wheat germ, oats, and butter in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt on top of the molasses mixture. Fold the flour mixture into the molasses until a batter has formed. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling to the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 456mg