Description
These Birthday Cake Mini Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for celebrating special occasions with a fun, festive twist. Soft, moist, and packed with colorful sprinkles, they bring joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- melted and slightly cooled
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sprinkles
- plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Top with additional sprinkles if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Birthday Cake Mini Muffins, mini muffins, birthday desserts, party treats, sprinkles