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March 28, 2013

Plain as Vanilla {Recipe: Vanilla Vanilla Muffins}

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Vanilla Vanilla Muffins from Dine & DishDo 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!

Vanilla Vanilla Muffins

 

Vanilla Vanilla Muffins from Dine & Dish
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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
Cook Time 20 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. Amanda says

    March 28, 2013 at 5:05 pm

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

    Reply
  2. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    March 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 28, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      Oh I totally hear you on that one!

      Reply
  3. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    March 28, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    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 cocktail.

    Reply
  4. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    March 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

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

    Reply
  5. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    March 28, 2013 at 7:10 pm

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

    Reply
  6. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    March 28, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says

    March 28, 2013 at 7:43 pm

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

    Reply
  8. Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says

    March 28, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    March 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I love vanilla! These muffins look perfect! Gorgeous photo!

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  10. Joanne says

    March 28, 2013 at 8:10 pm

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

    Reply
  11. Maria says

    March 28, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Vanilla is always a good idea! Love!

    Reply
  12. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    March 28, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  13. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    March 29, 2013 at 6:21 am

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

    Reply
  14. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:29 am

    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!

    Reply
  15. Julie @ Table for Two says

    March 29, 2013 at 8:10 am

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

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  16. bridget {bake at 350} says

    March 29, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Oh, yum!

    I’m going to have to investigate this Stitch Fix. I keep hearing about it, but I’m not sure what it is. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego) says

    March 29, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    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.

    Reply
  18. Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says

    March 29, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    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!

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  19. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    March 30, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    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.

    Reply
  20. Laura Dembowski says

    March 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    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 😉

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  21. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 30, 2013 at 5:04 pm

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

    Reply
  22. Sheila says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:17 am

    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?

    Reply
  23. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I actually adore vanilla 🙂 And good for you for spicing things up!!

    Reply
  24. Deborah says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:35 pm

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

    Reply
  25. Kelly says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:22 am

    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!!

    Reply
  26. Shaina says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:23 am

    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.

    Reply
  27. Jean says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:59 pm

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

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      April 26, 2013 at 6:39 am

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

      Reply
  28. Melinda says

    April 27, 2013 at 9:43 am

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

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    • Kristen says

      April 27, 2013 at 12:06 pm

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

      Reply
      • Melinda says

        April 28, 2013 at 9:26 am

        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!!!!!

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        • Kristen says

          April 28, 2013 at 11:35 am

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

          Reply
  29. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Vanilla could never be boring! Pinned!

    Reply
  30. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:32 pm

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

    Reply
  31. Rossignol mom says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:10 pm

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

    Reply
  32. Jenn N. says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    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 🙂

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  33. Jeane' Ridges says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:03 pm

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

    Reply
  34. bridget {bake at 350} says

    March 29, 2017 at 10:47 am

    These look amazing!

    Reply
  35. Angela says

    June 9, 2017 at 1:28 am

    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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