Cinnamon Swirled Muffins: Alex and Sammy Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups self rising flour (I made some using this recipe)
- 1 t baking powder
- ¼ t fine sea salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- 7 T unsalted butter, melted
- For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1 T Vietnamese cinnamon
- 6 T light brown sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 639g | |
| Calories 1578 | |
| Calories from Fat 367 | 23% |
| Total Fat 41.49g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 23.38g | 94% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 304mg | 101% |
| Sodium 4397mg | 183% |
| Potassium 683mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 269.4g | 72% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 132.18g | 88% |
| Protein 32.9g | 53% |
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