Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (2024)

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Do you ever feel like your life has gone a bit vanilla?

I mean, I love vanilla, don’t get me wrong, but especially after a long winter I feel like things have been vanilla for far too long. I’m ready to add some spice!

I recently signed up for my first Stitch Fix to hopefully spice up my wardrobe some.

I hired a babysitter so my husband and I could go out, just the two of us, this Friday night. I need to get a babysitter on a regular rotation… we don’t get out nearly enough!

I signed up for an online typography class over at Nicole’s Classes to spice up my skills and learn something new.

I bought one of those BodyMedia Link arm band things (as seen on The Biggest Loser) to give my workouts a bit of a lift! So far, I love it!

I also made Vanilla Vanilla Muffins… just to prove that vanilla isn’t always bad. But, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a little spice every now and then!

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Vanilla Vanilla Muffins

A doubled up vanilla spiked muffin proves that vanilla doesn't have to be boring!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and egg. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well. Finally, add the milk, vanilla bean paste and melted butter. Mix until completely blended and dry ingredients are incorporated with the wet.

  • Spoon into greased or paper lined muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.

  • Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over muffin tops.

  • Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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  1. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (4)Amanda says

    Love vanilla vanilla! 🙂 These sound totally right up my alley!! 🙂

  2. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (5)Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    I love vanilla anything! It’s a good thing that it doesn’t taste good straight from the bottle or we would all be in trouble. Love the simplicity of these muffins.

  3. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (7)Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    Vanilla isn’t always a bad thing. Vanilla ice cream happens to be my favorite actually. And these muffins look damn good. But, yeah, sometimes it’s good to spice things up. Like in the bedroom. Ok… I went there. Time for me to go. And maybe not leave comments when I’ve had a co*cktail.

  4. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (8)Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    Totally want 1 or 7 of these…Love vanilla and to me it’s totally not plain…it’s pretty awesome, these look amazing!

  5. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (9)Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    Sometimes vanilla is just what you need. These sound great, Kristen! I am going to look into those typography classes too!

  6. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (10)Kathy - Panini Happy says

    Ok, I just signed up for a Stitch Fix. 🙂 I keep hearing about it, I’m in desperate need of a wardrobe update. I spent 2 hours a few weekends ago with a Nordstrom stylist, which I highly recommend! I was able to get things altered there as well, which seems to be key to having clothes that fit best. Anyway…back to the muffins. 🙂 Vanilla is far from plain to me – these sound fantastic!

  7. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (11)Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says

    Wow….this stitch fix thing looks awesome! I’m going to try it! PS I love vanilla…have always been a vanilla girl! hehe.

  8. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (12)Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says

    I love vanilla muffins! Ive been dying to try stitch fix, but am trying to lose a little weight first! Cant wait to hear what you think about it!!

  10. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (14)Joanne says

    I’m always a fan of vanilla and I will quite frequently choose it over chocolate! These muffins are adorably delicious looking!

  11. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (15)Maria says

    Vanilla is always a good idea! Love!

  12. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (16)Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    Vanilla cake, vanilla icing, vanilla muffins – all fantastic in my books! I love these, and hope all your efforts not to be vanilla in other life areas works 🙂

  13. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (17)Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    I keep hearing about stitchfix. I’m gonna have to look into it!

  14. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (18)Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    Vanilla Vanilla sounds fabulous to me! But I totally get where you’re coming from…have a wonderful date night with your hubby, and I’d love to know what you think about that typography class – I was looking at it, too. Happy Easter to you and your family, Kristen!

  15. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (19)Julie @ Table for Two says

    Yum! I love that you took the vanilla and doubled it up! I love vanilla flavor 🙂

  17. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (21)Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego) says

    I love spice in my food, but a bit of plain vanilla every now and then isn’t bad at all. I love these vanilla muffins. They’re great with coffee.

  18. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (22)Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says

    I think vanilla is anything but “vanilla” It’s my favorite flavor probably because there are so many varieties. I am actually making a batch of homemade vanilla extract now. Well I have vanilla beans soaking in a mason jar of vodka that is hopefully turning into extract as I type!! These muffins look great!

  19. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (23)Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    I love seeing recipes like this “still” being posted in a world of things-stuffed-in-other-things. 🙂

    I’m down for vanilla any time! These look great.

  20. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (24)Laura Dembowski says

    I love vanilla desserts but not vanilla life. I totally agree that winter is a downer and kind of slow, boring time of year. But these muffins, they’re anything but vanilla 😉

  21. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (25)Nutmeg Nanny says

    I actually really love vanilla and these look very pleasing 🙂 it’s nice to enjoy simple tastes sometimes.

  22. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (26)Sheila says

    These look perfect! I have to admit I might smear a spoonful of nutella ont he top ; ) OK I can’t wait to hear what you think of Stitch Fix…I am a fashion nightmare?

  24. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (28)Deborah says

    i am totally a vanilla girl. I could probably use some spice in my life, but I’d be happy with these muffins!

  25. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (29)Kelly says

    Oh, I can’t wait to make this recipe! I like chocolate, but I much prefer vanilla cake. And to have in muffin form? Even better!!

  26. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (30)Shaina says

    What a gorgeous sentiment. I love all the things you’re doing to reset your life. I feel like I’m falling so far behind and can’t catch up. Perhaps it’s more about just stopping where we are and starting something different.

  27. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (31)Jean says

    Ummmmmm, I thought great then I saw that “odd” ingrediant called vanilla bean paste.

    • Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (32)Kristen says

      Hi Jean!
      Vanilla Paste is awesome but you can also use an equal amount of pure vanilla extract!
      Thanks!
      Kristen

  28. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (33)Melinda says

    These look delicious! Can I use lowfat milk or does it have to be whole milk? Thanks!

    • Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (34)Kristen says

      Hi Melinda – I would think that should work totally fine!
      Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      • Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (35)Melinda says

        Thank you! I just made these with lowfat milk and they were delicious! I found your site through Pinterest and I’m so happy I did – great blog!!!!!

        • Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (36)Kristen says

          Thanks so much for letting me know! I appreciate your sweet comments. Happy to have you here!

  30. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (38)Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    Sometimes vanilla is the perfect choice! These look absolutely delicious. 🙂

  31. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (39)Rossignol mom says

    OMG so GOOD!!!! Made them with vanilla extract. Amazing!!!!

  32. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (40)Jenn N. says

    My boys LOVE the French Vanilla muffins at Wegmans and I thought, hey I can make these. I stumbled across this recipe and gave it a try over the weekend and the boys had them for breakfast this morning. They’re total winners and say I can make them anytime. And they’re easy to make. The only differences were that I used a jumbo muffin pan getting 6 muffins from the batter and topped them with powdered sugar vs. cinnamon sugar. I like that I can make 6 jumbo muffins for a fraction of the cost of store bakery ones. And I KNOW exactly what I’m putting in them. THANK YOU so much for sharing this recipe 🙂

  33. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (41)Jeane' Ridges says

    Just made these. So good. Next time I will try them with the paste instead of extract.

  35. Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins} (43)Angela says

    Made them yesterday . They were really good . Thank you so much . I have a question but , when u said combine do you just mix the eggs and sugar. Also the flour was a little hard to mix so I added the milk etc and it came out fine. The end result was super . But do let me know what the aftual way is

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