# Cinnamon Roll Muffins These Decadent DIY Muffins Feature a Sweet Streusel Topping By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-muffins References: [bakersroyale](http://www.bakersroyale.com/breakfast/cinnamon-roll-muffins/) The 'Bakers Royale' blog has developed a decadent recipe for DIY muffins that are inspired by the sweet taste of cinnamon rolls. While cinnamon rolls themselves are a delicious treat, not everyone can handle the intense sugar rush they deliver. These delicious DIY muffins deliver the same great cinnamon roll flavor in a much lighter form. To give the muffins the same fluffy texture as a cinnamon roll, this recipe calls for the use of buttermilk in the batter. The buttermilk helps to give the muffin a light and airy base. To mimic the same flavor of a classic cinnamon roll, the muffins are infused with a delicious filling that combines graham cracker crumbs with sweet cinnamon sugar. To finish, the muffins are dressed with a powdered sugar glaze and and a [sweet streusel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-streusel-muffin) made from crunchy pecans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Decadent Muffins:** Opportunity for bakeries to innovate by offering muffins with indulgent flavors and textures, mimicking popular desserts. - **Lighter Dessert Alternatives:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to create lighter versions of popular desserts that still deliver on taste and flavor. - **Infused Flavors:** Opportunity for food startups to experiment with infusing different flavors into traditional baked goods, creating unique taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore the trend of decadent muffins to attract customers seeking indulgent treats in a manageable portion. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for lighter dessert alternatives by developing and marketing innovative products with reduced sugar and calories. - **Food Startups:** Food startups can tap into the trend of infused flavors by creating baked goods that offer unique and unexpected taste combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md) - [Free-From Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cinnamon-chip-muffins.md) - [Convenient Muffin-Style Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Soft-Baked Cinnamon Roll Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies.md) - [Kid-Sized Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bites-cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-cinnamon-roll-cookie.md) - [Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pumpkin-streusel-muffins.md) - [Pull-Apart Caramel Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mini-cinnis.md) - [Brunch-Themed Cinnamon Roll Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-brunchinspired-menu.md)