Description
These soft and fluffy Feijoa Muffins are packed with sweet-tangy feijoa flavor and a moist, tender crumb. This easy feijoa muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick homemade treat that stays fresh and delicious for days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups feijoa flesh (scooped and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped feijoa flesh evenly.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cases, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in tin briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and soft.Feijoas provide natural moisture and a unique tangy flavor.Add white chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg adds warmth.