🧁 Mediterranean Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (Churro-Style)
Light, fluffy, and coated in a spiced cinnamon sugar crust.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12)
For the Muffins
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ cup olive oil (or melted butter)
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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½ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup milk (any)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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½ cup sugar
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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4 tbsp melted butter (or warm olive oil)
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Grease a muffin tin (or use liners).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
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flour
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baking powder
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baking soda
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salt
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cinnamon
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
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olive oil
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sugar
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eggs
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vanilla
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Greek yogurt
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milk
4. Combine
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Add dry ingredients into wet.
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Stir gently—don’t overmix.
5. Fill & Bake
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Fill each muffin cup ¾ full.
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Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden.
6. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
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Mix sugar + cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Brush muffins with melted butter.
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Roll or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
✨ Optional Mediterranean Twists
Try adding:
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A pinch of cardamom
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Orange zest
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Honey drizzle on top
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Swap cinnamon sugar for sesame + cinnamon
🍽️ Best Served With
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Mint tea
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Greek yogurt dollop
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Warm milk or chai
