Description
Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins are delightful bite-sized treats bursting with colorful sprinkles, made moist and fluffy with plain yogurt. These homemade mini muffins offer a healthier alternative to store-bought snacks, containing no preservatives or artificial flavors, and providing a family-friendly snack perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or anytime indulgence.
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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with mini paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, milk, mild flavored oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just blended, taking care not to overmix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Gently fold these in until just incorporated; avoid overworking the batter to maintain fluffiness.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the rainbow sprinkles, mixing gently to prevent the colors from bleeding into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full with batter for even-sized muffins.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the muffins are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- To prevent sprinkles from color bleeding, fold them in gently at the end.
- If desired, substitute mild flavored oil with melted unsalted butter for a richer taste.
- Mini muffin tins are recommended to achieve bite-size portions ideal for snacking.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin (approx. 15 g)
- Calories: 36 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.0 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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