Cinnamon raisin muffin

A cinnamon raisin muffin is a sweet, spiced quick bread baked in individual portions, typically featuring a soft, cake-like crumb. Its key ingredients include flour, sugar, butter or oil, eggs, cinnamon, and plump raisins, with a leavening agent like baking powder to help it rise. This popular breakfast treat or snack is a staple in North American bakeries and home kitchens, with roots in traditional muffin recipes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This muffin is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the flour, sugar, and raisins, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or oil and a small amount of protein from the eggs and flour. A standard, medium-sized muffin (about 110-120 grams) typically provides a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 calories, along with some iron from the raisins and small amounts of B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	300 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	1 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1 mg
Folate	40 mcg

Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the muffin represents a classic example of American-style baking, where quick breads are often sweetened and flavored for breakfast or snacking. Nutritionally, the raisins provide a concentrated source of natural sugars and fiber, while the cinnamon adds not just flavor but also trace amounts of antioxidants, making it a slightly more flavorful alternative to a plain sweet muffin.