Tabula Rasa Blank Slate Muffins

Get ready to bake your creativity into every bite with these versatile Tabula Rasa Blank Slate Muffins! Designed as the ultimate customizable muffin recipe, this foolproof base features simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and a touch of vanilla for a subtly sweet and tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of moisture from milk and melted butter, these muffins can be a blank canvas for your favorite mix-ins—think fresh blueberries, gooey chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, or even savory additions like shredded cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes from prep to finish, they’re perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or any occasion where a personal touch is welcome. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are a delicious way to let your culinary imagination shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix—it's okay if there are a few lumps.

Step 5

If you’d like to customize, fold in 1 cup of your chosen mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, or shredded cheese) at this stage.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	714.1 grams (714.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1926

Total Fat 63.40g	81%
Saturated Fat 35.80g	179%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 371mg	124%
Sodium 1701mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 300.30g	109%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 113.10g
Protein 40.00g	80%

Vitamin D 161IU	806%
Calcium 377mg	29%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 730mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 62.2%