Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins

I came across this recipe on our journey to find healthy, homemade, toddler friendly finger foods, since our little Ms independent insists on feeding herself!  It sounded yummy, so I gave it a go.  I made it according to the original recipe I saw posted.  I will probably adapt it some in the future, but this muffin is delicious.  Seriously what toddler doesn't like cinnamon & sugar?  Now you may not think this recipe very healthy, but you can use whatever organic ingredients you like.  Also anything is better than a processed, preserved, packed and shipped store bought item any day.




Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
1 3/4 C flour                                                        
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 C sugar
3/4 C milk
1/2 C melted butter
1 egg

In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients
In smaller bowl mix sugar, milk, butter & egg
Add liquid mixture to dry mix, stir till moist
Add to muffin tins, I used regular & mini muffins for my tiny fingers.
Bake @ 350 for 18-20 minutes

While hot, brush with melted butter & roll in cinnamon sugar.  I melted about 3 TBSP and had some leftover....just make little cinnamon sugar mix in a small bowl and roll them around to coat them.

I usually buy clearance cupcake tins when I see them (after holidays) they are super cute to use with the kids and cost pennies, that's great!!  (The ones in the photos are from clearance Valentines & Easter)

In the future I would mix the wheat flour with a little buckwheat flour, but that might be the only change I make.  Around here, I add buckwheat flour to just about all my baked goods.  :)    These muffins were a hit with everyone.  Even our teenager liked them!  They had the texture of the perfect cake doughnut.  Also traveled well in little hands.  This recipe is a keeper.