There are a handful of recipes that instantly bring smiles in my house, and these peach muffins are at the top of that list. My toddler loves helping me bake them — from pouring flour into our KitchenAid mixer to scooping batter into the muffin tin, he feels like the head chef. Honestly, I love watching him get excited about making food we’ll share together.

These muffins are simple, fruity, and perfect for little hands. No fancy steps or tricky techniques — just wholesome ingredients and a few minutes of mixing. The peaches give them natural sweetness and a soft, juicy bite.

Whether it’s breakfast, a snack after playtime, or something to tuck into a lunchbox, these muffins never last long around here.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk
• 1½ cups diced peaches (about 3 medium, not overripe)

Directions:

• Prep:
  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin
• Mix:
  • Add all the ingredients (except peaches) into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer
  • Beat on low until smooth and combined
• Fold in Fruit:
  • Gently stir in the peaches
• Bake:
  • Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full
  • Bake 20–24 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
• Cool & Enjoy:
  • Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes
  • Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling
  • Serve warm or at room temp

Notes:

• One tip I’ve learned the hard way: don’t use peaches that are too ripe or mushy. They’ll collapse in the oven and make the muffins soggy. Pick ones that are ripe but still a little firm, and you’ll get the best texture.

These peach muffins are quick to make, toddler-approved, and a great way to use fresh peaches! They’ve become one of our reliable go-to snacks — simple, tasty, and always eaten up fast.

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