Basic Whole Grain Muffins with Fresh-Milled Flour (Soft & Not Crumbly)

Basic Whole Grain Muffins with Fresh-Milled Flour

Basic Whole Grain Muffins with Fresh-Milled Flour

If you’re new to baking with fresh-milled flour, muffins are one of the easiest and most forgiving places to start.

These basic whole grain muffins are soft, fluffy, and incredibly versatile. You can keep them simple or dress them up with whatever you have on hand—fruit, chocolate, spices, or even vegetables.

And if you’ve struggled with dense or crumbly whole wheat baked goods before, this recipe solves that.

Why Fresh-Milled Flour Muffins Can Be Crumbly (And How to Fix It)

One common frustration with fresh-milled flour is texture. Because it contains the full bran and germ, it can sometimes lead to muffins that fall apart more easily.

That’s where einkorn makes a difference.

Einkorn has a more fragile gluten structure, which actually helps create a softer, more cohesive crumb in quick breads like muffins.

In this recipe, adding einkorn helps reduce crumbling and creates a more tender, bakery-style texture—while still keeping everything 100% whole grain.

Ingredients (Makes 24 Muffins)

• 525g freshly milled soft wheat flour (or blend)
  (Recommended: 375g soft wheat + 150g einkorn)

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 2¼ cups milk

• 2 eggs

• ¾ cup oil

• 1 1/3 cups sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla

How to Make Whole Grain Muffins with Fresh-Milled Flour

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.

4. Fold in your add-ins of choice.

5. Let batter rest while your oven preheats to 425°F.

6. Divide into muffin pans (makes 24).

Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Best Add-Ins for Whole Wheat Muffins

This is where this recipe becomes your recipe:

• Blueberries

• Chocolate chips

• Cinnamon + sugar swirl

• Apples + cinnamon

• Lemon zest + poppy seeds

• Zucchini or carrots

• Nuts

How to Store

• Room temp: 2–3 days (covered)

• Fridge: up to 1 week

• Freezer: up to 3 months

A Simple Step Toward Nourishment

You don’t have to change everything overnight.

Starting with something as simple as fresh-milled muffins is a powerful step toward feeding your family real, nourishing food—one recipe at a time.