Transform leftover muffins into a crunchy, sweet topping that adds texture and flavor to yogurt parfaits. This quick recipe is perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
5 min prep
10 min cook
4 servings
110 kcal/serving
Ingredients
2 leftover muffins (any flavor, about 4 oz total)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Crumble the muffins into coarse crumbs about 1/4-inch in size. You should have about 1 cup of crumbs.
In a bowl, toss the crumbs with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
Spread the crumbs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Let cool completely on the baking sheet. The topping will crisp further as it cools.
Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Use any leftover muffins: blueberry, banana, chocolate chip, or bran work well.
For extra crunch, add 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds) with the crumbs.