Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate) Muffins Recipe

Name: Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate) Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter (*SEE NOTE) or 6 tablespoons margarine (*SEE NOTE); 12-¾ cup sugar; 1 egg (**SEE NOTE) (optional); ½ cup milk or ½ cup soymilk, plus; 2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons soymilk; ½ teaspoon pure extract (i.e. vanilla, almond, rum, etc.); 2 cups chopped fruit (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS) or 2 cups nuts (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS) or 2 cups chocolate chips, etc (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS); 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter (*SEE NOTE) or 6 tablespoons margarine (*SEE NOTE)
12-¾ cup sugar
1 egg (**SEE NOTE) (optional)
½ cup milk or ½ cup soymilk, plus
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons soymilk
½ teaspoon pure extract (i.e. vanilla, almond, rum, etc.)
2 cups chopped fruit (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS) or 2 cups nuts (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS) or 2 cups chocolate chips, etc (***SEE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS)
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Prepare 12 standard or 6 jumbo mufffin cups by lightly greasing or with paper liners.
3
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon or other spice if using; mix well.
4
In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
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Beat in egg, then milk, then extract; mixture will be slightly lumpy.
6
Fold in 2 cups of the fruit/nut/chip combination of your choice with a rubber spatula.
7
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, being careful not to overmix.
8
Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake 30-35 minute, turning pan after about 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
9
Cool muffins in tins for about 15 minutes before removing to cool completely (they fall apart if you try to remove them while they're still hot!
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Eat warm or cool completely then store in an airtight container.
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They can also be frozen up to 3 months -- but I can't imagine why they'd last that long:)!
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*NOTE: I have subbed up to 3T applesauce or mashed bananas successfully.
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**NOTE: I have gotten better results using vegan egg replacer than ommitting egg entirely, but really both are fine.
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***SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS(equaling 2 cups): peach blueberry; mango and banana with rum extract; raspberry ginger; strawberry banana; blackberry nectarine; cherry, white-chocolate chips and almonds with almond extract; pear, ginger and semi-sweet chocolate chips -- the possibilities are endless, these are just the combos I've tried.

2055

kcal

Calories

Fat

400

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter (*SEE NOTE) or 6 tablespoons margarine (*SEE NOTE), 12-¾ cup sugar, 1 egg (**SEE NOTE) (optional), ½ cup milk or ½ cup soymilk, plus, and more.

Yes, Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate) Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate) Muffins

Tips for the best results

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