Pro Tips for Novice Bakers
Our first bags of Superhero Muffin Mix are landing on doorsteps across the country, and we couldn’t be more excited to see your ovens fired up! Whether you’re baking a quick batch to share with friends post-run or meal prepping snacks for the week, we want you to experience baking success right out of the gate.
Our mix makes it easy — just follow the instruction on the package (add eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, and water), and you’re halfway to muffin magic. But if you want your muffins to bake up perfectly and flavorful every time, here are a few pro tips from Elyse.
Customize with Mix-Ins
Bake it Your Way. We highly recommend adding chocolate chips to the Chocolate Banana Muffin Mix. We keep our mixes free from added sugar; therefore chocolate chips are not in the mix. This way everyone can customize with their favorite type of chocolate (milk, semi-sweet, dark or sugar-free).
Use Non-Stick Muffin Cups
Skip the cheap cupcake liners (trust us!). For best results, use non-stick muffin cups. We love the If You Care brand — they release cleanly, so you don’t lose half your muffin to the paper.
Fully Preheat Your Oven & Set a Timer
Patience pays off here. Make sure your oven is completely preheated before you slide in the tray. A fully heated oven gives your muffins that initial burst of lift and helps them bake evenly. Don’t rely only on the preheat beep — many ovens signal early, before the air and the oven walls are fully heated. For best results, wait an extra 5 minutes after the oven says it’s ready.
Stir Thoroughly Then Let It Rest
Stir completely but stop as soon as everything is just combined. Add your favorite mix-ins at the same time that you add the Muffin Mix to your liquid ingredients. Over-stirring can make muffins tough. After mixing, you might want to let the batter rest for 5 minutes before filling your muffin cups. You’ll see little bubbles forming in the batter, this is the baking soda doing its job. Don’t stir again before scooping into the muffin cups. A large spoon or large ice cream scooper works great for filling each cup.
Melt Butter Without the Mess
Here’s a simple trick for melted butter — without the microwave splatter (by the way we recommend using classic salted stick butter):
Cut your butter into chunks, place it in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds at 80% power. Stir and set aside, it will melt the rest of the way quickly. Some brands of butter seem to splatter more than other brands in the microwave. We like Organic Valley Classic Salted Butter.
Know Your Bake Times
- Regular Muffins: 24 minutes
- Mini Muffins: 20 minutes
- Protein Muffins: 5 additional minutes
- Added Frozen Blueberries: 5 additional minutes
Every oven runs a little differently, so start checking a minute or two early. They’re done when a knife comes out clean and the top feels crisp and looks golden and a shade darker.
Want More Rise? Add a Boost!
For that bakery-style dome, add:
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (especially delicious with our Berry Beet flavor!)
The natural acidity in these ingredients reacts with the baking soda for a beautiful lift — plus extra flavor and moisture.
Make Them Heartier
If you love a heartier muffin, swap the water for whole milk. Or, try our Protein Superhero Muffin recipe— it’s a powerhouse breakfast that’ll keep you energized all morning.
Cool Completely Before Storing
Once your muffins are done, transfer them to a cooling rack right away. Cool before storing in a covered container in the fridge. Or enjoy them warm right out of the oven!
Reheat for That Fresh-Baked Texture
Superhero Muffins taste amazing right out of the oven — but they’re just as good the next day when warmed up:
- Microwave: 20 seconds
- Oven or toaster oven: 7 minutes at 300°F
That gentle reheat brings back the soft, just-baked texture.
With these simple tips, your muffins will taste amazing and stay perfectly moist — every time. We’d love to see your baking adventures, tag @elysekopecky and #superheromuffins.
