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Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins Recipe

Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins Recipe

5.2 from 26 reviews

These Mini Funfetti Yogurt Muffins are moist, flavorful, and bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles. Made with plain yogurt and mild oil, they offer a tender crumb with a subtle sweetness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or kids’ parties. Easy to prepare and baked in a mini muffin tin, these delightful treats bring a fun twist to classic muffins.

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

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or line it with mini paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. 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 to avoid overmixing.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Gently stir until all ingredients are just incorporated; be careful not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
  4. Fold in sprinkles: Carefully fold in the rainbow sprinkles, ensuring even distribution without stirring too aggressively to prevent color bleeding.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Using a small cookie or ice cream scoop, fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full with batter for evenly sized muffins.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the muffins are fully cooked.
  7. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; stir just until ingredients combine.
  • Use mild flavored oil like canola or vegetable oil for a neutral taste.
  • Rainbow sprinkles can bleed color if overmixed; fold them in gently.
  • Muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives.
  • If you want larger muffins, bake for 15-18 minutes and adjust scoop size accordingly.

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Keywords: Mini Funfetti Muffins, Yogurt Muffins, Rainbow Sprinkles Muffins, Easy Breakfast Muffins, Kid-friendly Muffins