Muffins with strawberries and basil

Here’s a unique and refreshing recipe for strawberry and basil muffins:

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups
• Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
• Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
• Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: ¼ teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• Milk: 1 cup (or any non-dairy milk)
• Vegetable oil: ⅓ cup (or melted butter)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, diced
• Fresh basil: ¼ cup, chopped (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in the diced strawberries and chopped basil.

5. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

6. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delightful strawberry and basil muffins!