Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins Recipe
These Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with colorful sprinkles for a fun, kid-friendly treat. Made with plain yogurt for added protein and calcium, these mini muffins bake quickly in just 10 minutes, making them perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a light dessert. Using simple ingredients and a straightforward baking method, these muffins are easy to prepare and customizable with your choice of mild flavored oil or melted butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 36 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup mild flavored oil or melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a mini muffin tin by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with mini paper liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine plain yogurt, milk, mild flavored oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until just blended to form a smooth, creamy base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the rainbow sprinkles to distribute evenly without causing the colors to bleed into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to fill each mini muffin cup about three-quarters full, leaving room for rising without overflow.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Cool the Muffins: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and keeping them fresh.
Notes
- Use plain yogurt to keep muffins moist and add protein and calcium.
- Fold in sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding.
- Use mild flavored oil or melted butter based on your preference.
- These mini muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container for best results.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
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