Kiwi Muffins
Nov 16, 2012, Updated Jul 27, 2026
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If you’re looking for a fresh, bright twist on your morning routine, you have come to the right place! At The Produce Moms, we are all about finding fun, delicious, and easy ways to get more fresh fruit onto your family’s plates… or in this case, into your muffin tins.
While we all love a classic blueberry muffin or banana muffin, let’s talk about a total game-changer for your breakfast spread: Kiwi Muffins!
Kiwi brings the most wonderful sweet-yet-tangy pop of flavor and a beautiful burst of color to baked goods. Plus, it’s packed with Vitamin C and fiber. These muffins a feel-good treat for lunchboxes, quick weekday breakfasts, or a weekend brunch with friends.
Here is everything you need to bake up a batch of these sunny delights!
Kiwi Nutritional Facts
Did you know kiwi is the most nutrient-dense fruit you can eat? Bite-for-bite, it has more vitamins, minerals, and nutritional benefits than any other fruit in the world. It’s a true superfood!
Kiwi is a leader in vitamin C, potassium, and folate. Just one serving of kiwi has 240% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C!
Kiwi is a potassium superstar! It boasts more than a banana. It’s the perfect recovery food for endurance athletes.
Looking to boost your fiber intake? Kiwi can help with that too! Just two kiwi has more fiber content than a bowl of bran cereal. It tastes better too!
Additionally, kiwi contains important antioxidants, zinc, magnesium, lutein, and vitamin E. It is fat-free, low-carb, and has a low glycemic index of only 52. You can always feel good about choosing kiwi!
The Produce Moms Tip
The fuzzy brown skin of a kiwi is edible! Enjoy it like you would an apple or peach!
Related: How To Peel Kiwi Muffins
Why Moms Will Love This Recipe
- Kid-Approved Fruit Boost: It’s an easy, unexpected way to introduce kids to kiwi. The fruit bakes down into tender, sweet-tart pockets that feel like a treat.
- Super Allergy & Pantry Friendly: You can easily swap standard cow’s milk for whatever non-dairy milk you have in the fridge like oat, almond, or coconut milk work like a charm.
- Ideal for Meal Prep: These freeze exceptionally well! Bake a double batch on Sunday, wrap them individually, and pop them in lunchboxes or thaw for quick weekday mornings.
- Uses Up Ripening Produce: Got kiwis sitting on the counter that are getting a little too soft? This recipe is the perfect, zero-waste solution to turn ripe fruit into a bakery-quality breakfast.
- Minimal Mess: Everything comes together using basic kitchen staples—no stand mixer or complicated prep required.
Ingredients for Kiwi Muffins
- 4 medium kiwis, peeled and diced into 1/2″ pieces (about 1 cup total)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups milk (Feel free to substitute with almond, coconut, or oat milk!)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- Turbinado sugar (for dusting on top)
Making Kiwi Muffins
First, prep your station: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.
Next, mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix well so everything is evenly distributed.
Then, whisk the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Next, gently fold in those vibrant, juicy diced kiwis. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tins. Fill them to the top.
Next, add the crunch: Generously sprinkle the tops with raw Turbinado sugar for that signature sweet, crunchy bite!
Bake for approximately 20–22 minutes. You’ll know they are done when the tops are slightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel the kiwis before dicing?
Yes! For the best texture in baked goods, peel off the fuzzy skin before dicing the kiwi into 1/2-inch pieces.
Can I use frozen kiwi if I don’t have fresh?
Fresh kiwi works best because it holds its structure better during baking. If you use frozen diced kiwi, thaw it first and pat it thoroughly dry with a paper towel to avoid adding extra moisture to your batter.
How do I stop the diced kiwi from sinking to the bottom of the muffins?
Before folding your diced kiwi into the batter, toss the pieces in 1 tablespoon of your measured flour. That light coating of flour helps the fruit suspend evenly throughout the muffin as it bakes!
How should I store leftover kiwi muffins?
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container lined with a paper towel (to absorb extra moisture) at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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Kiwi Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 kiwi (medium size) peeled and diced to 1/2″ size, approximately 1 cup total
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 egg slightly beaten
- 2 cups milk *can substitute cow’s milk with almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- turbinado sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.
- Sift flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon & baking power in a bowl and mix well.
- Beat together egg, milk, oil & vanilla in a large bowl. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped kiwi.
- Spoon mixture into a cupcake liner & fill them to the top. Sprinkle with the raw/turbinado sugar.
- Bake for approx 20-22 minutes. Muffins are done when slightly brown & a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Add kiwi to this week’s grocery list and give these Kiwi Muffins a try! Let us know what you think in the comments below!
I just baked this recipe and it is really good. I did as Riitta and combined the pureed kiwi with the milk. I had 3 kiwis (golden ones) that gave me 1cup of kiwi juice so I added 1 cup of milk they are good but the batter was a bit thick. Next time I will probably use the full amount of milk and use the mixer. I got a 2/3 of a 4.5×8.5 pan and 12 muffins. I filled 2/3 of the muffin cups and when it baked it doubled in size. It popped up almost 2/3 above the pan.
They turned out great! I chopped the kiwis really small and made them in mini muffin tins that were sprayed with cooking oil instead of lined. They cooked fast and stayed fluffy.
Great recipe to use up kiwis!!! They were delicious- a little hesitant on adding the cinnamon but the flavors complemented each other. Great potassium boost after a run! Thanks for sharing.
I had some kiwi that were on the verge of getting overripe so I decided to find a recipe where I can use them. I ran across your recipe in Pinterest and decided to try it. Instead of making muffins though, I cut the recipe in half and made them into 8 mini kiwi bread loaves. The recipe was very easy and they were delicious!!
Thanks for sharing! We will have to try it as a loaf too!
Hello, I’m making these right now and my kitchen smells so sweet. My toddler and I can’t wait to try these ! Thank you for this recipe.
They turned out fabulously! The recipe is perfect! It works!
My husband, our daughter who is 13 and I just had some for breakfast!
Thank you for making life easier for busy Moms!
Best wishes!
Vera
Hi,
I had some 2 kiwis sitting in a bowl and I thought, I am not going to waste these. So I halved your recipe and their in the oven now. Thank you, so far are looking fabulous! Will let you know how they turned out!
Thanks so much from a Mom to another Mom!
2 tablespoons of baking powder or 2 teaspoons?
tablespoons
I made these muffins with my toddler earlier this week, and we both love them. Thank you for the recipe.
Just made these and they were bland although the rise was significant. These are a dense, heavy muffin. I agree with other posts, add lemon juice or more cinnamon or something for more flavor. I barely tasted the kiwi, when I did it was a nice pop. I also added some blueberries that needed a home and I am so glad I did as they help to add some flavor.