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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