Ricotta Walnut Crunch Muffins (Print)

Soft, flavorful muffins with ricotta and walnuts—ideal for morning or as a wholesome snack.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup milk
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins & Topping

11 - 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in 3/4 cup of the chopped walnuts, reserving the remainder for topping.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with reserved walnuts and demerara sugar.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry staples so you probably have everything you need already
  • Ready start to finish in under 40 minutes
  • Stays moist for days thanks to creamy ricotta
  • Perfect for breakfast on the go or school snacks
02 -
  • Moist for days thanks to ricotta
  • Can be made nut-free with your favorite add-in
  • High in protein with real dairy and eggs
03 -
  • Mix just until the batter comes together for soft tender muffins Overmixing creates dense muffins
  • If you want extra tall muffins fill the cups almost to the top and add an extra minute or two of baking time
  • Toast your walnuts before chopping to bring out their crunch and toasty aroma

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