Cinnamon-Raisins Muffins

These Cinnamon-Raisins Muffins feature a classic combo that’s a favorite for a reason—the warm spice and naturally sweet, chewy raisins are a pairing that brings comfort in every bite. These muffins get a boost of fiber from the raisins along with whole-wheat flour, helping support your gut health. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or snack time, make a batch of these muffins for any time of day. Or, store them in the freezer for future days when you need a quick breakfast. Ready to get baking? Read on for our best tips and tricks for making these easy muffins part of your regular routine. 

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• We plump the raisins in hot water before baking to prevent them from absorbing too much moisture from the batter, which can make the muffins dry.
• Tossing raisins in flour before folding them into the batter prevents them from sinking to the bottom. Make sure the raisins are patted dry thoroughly before tossing them in the flour.
• Be sure to let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before you take them out of the pan. This step helps them set and prevents them from crumbling.

Nutrition Notes

• Whole-wheat flour is an easy way to add more fiber to these muffins. Whole-wheat flour has about three times as much fiber as all-purpose flour (we recommend a 50/50 ratio, as some baked goods with 100% whole-wheat flour can be too dense). Eating enough fiber can support a healthy gut, promote weight loss and lower risk of heart disease. 
• Raisins are a good source of potassium, an important electrolyte that helps with heartbeat regulation, muscle contraction and more. They also contain fiber to support gut and heart health. 
• Cinnamon may help reduce blood sugar in people with diabetes. The spice also contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help support heart health. While the amount used in this recipe is small, regularly eating spices like cinnamon can lead to health benefits over time, so every little bit counts!