With a base recipe that bakes up perfectly fluffy and just-sweet-enough muffins, and 6 options to add flavors from fruit, veggies, spices, and chocolate chips, this Yogurt Muffin recipe is as versatile as it is delicious!
Yogurt Muffins
I love muffins for snacks and easy breakfasts and I am so happy to now have a basic muffin recipe that’s as good plain as it is with added flavorings. These are super fluffy and my kids love when I make a batch that has a few different flavors—so they each get to have their favorite flavor!
This muffin recipe works so well because the addition of yogurt makes them moist and tender, and it also adds a nice dose of protein, calcium, and probiotics.
And then with the optional additions of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, chocolate chips, or carrots and raisins, you can sort of chose your own flavor adventure each time you make a batch!
Ingredients You Need
- all-purpose flour
- whole-wheat flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- maple syrup
- unsalted butter
- eggs
- pure vanilla extract
TIP: I prefer the moisture that whole milk yogurt adds in this recipe. I highly recommend against using nonfat if possible.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.
- Choose your add-ins.
- Stir together the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the dry ingredients.
- Add the add-ins—either using one for the whole batch or a few and dividing up the batch.
- Place into a greased muffin tin.
- Bake!
TIP: I like to make a batch with a few different flavors, so I divide up the batter as shown here. You can do a batch all in one flavor or you can stir 1 tablespoon of any add-in into each muffin cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer to use plain whole milk Greek style yogurt in this recipe for the most tender and moist results.
These are great for babies eating finger foods on up. Dice them up as needed for younger kids.
There are options to make them plain (which taste like a really good vanilla muffin) or to add blueberries, strawberries, cherries, chocolate chips, or carrots and raisins. They’re all really yummy!
Best Tips for Success
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Warm slightly to serve from the fridge. You can also freeze the muffins in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in 15 second increments in the microwave.
- Use one add-in per batch of muffin, or use 1 tablespoon of each per muffin to make a mixed batch.
- I like using whole milk Greek yogurt in this recipe. (Regular yogurt will work too.)
- Dairy-free: Use a nondairy Greek style yogurt like the plant-based options from Siggis.
- Gluten-free: Use cup-for-cup gluten-free flour like the one from King Arthur flour.
- Egg-free: Omit the eggs. Reduce the yogurt to ¾ cup and add ¼ cup milk. Proceed with the recipe.
- Dice up as needed for younger eaters.
- Top with butter, nut butter, or jam as desired.
- Try my Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins, which are a version of this recipe.
- You may also like Lemon Blueberry Muffins, Applesauce Muffins, and Baby Muffins. And all of my healthy muffins recipes for kids are here.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe so please comment below to share!
Favorite Yogurt Muffins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins (choose one)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded carrots, ½ cup raisins, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups finely diced strawberries (add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest if desired)
- 2 cups blueberries (add 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired)
- 2 cups finely diced cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup standard muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir together the yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
- Gently stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture.
- Add your desired add-in. (You can also add 1 tablespoon of any add-in to each muffin cup, using ¼ cup batter, to make a batch with a few different flavors. Or you can bake them plain). Stir gently to combine.
- Divide batter among the prepared muffin tin, using about ¼ cup batter in each cup.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly. Remove from oven, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool fully.
Equipment
Video
Notes
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Warm slightly to serve from the fridge (they firm up a bit when they’re cold so warming slightly returns them to their softer texture).
- You can also freeze the muffins in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in 15 second increments in the microwave.
- Use one add-in per batch of muffin, or use 1 tablespoon of each per muffin to make a mixed batch.
- I like using whole milk Greek yogurt in this recipe.
- Dairy-free: Use a nondairy Greek style yogurt like the plant-based options from Siggis and a neutral oil like canola in place of the butter.
- Gluten-free: Substitute cup-for-cup gluten-free flour in place of the wheat flours.
- Egg-free: Omit the eggs. Reduce the yogurt to ¾ cup. Add ¼ cup milk. Proceed with the recipe.
- Dice up as needed for younger eaters.
- Top with butter, nut butter, or jam as desired.
Aw just wondering why mine wouldn’t come out fluffy. they are more dnese. any suggestions?
I would check that your baking powder and baking soda (the soda in particular) are fresh and active. That’s the likely explanation.
I only have AP flour, can I just use a total of 1.5c of AP flour?
Sure. Enjoy!
My picky toddler loves these as chocolate chip muffins. I want to try making banana chocolate chip, but I am unsure how to incorporate banana without messing up the recipe.
These are your fluffiest muffins yet! And I love how version the recipe is. I did mashed banana (instead of Maple syrup as it’s quite expensive here in Australia), 2 tbsp cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips on top. Soooo yummy! Thanks Amy
These are the fluffiest muffins yet! And I love how version the recipe is. I did mashed banana (instead of Maple syrup as it’s quite expensive here in Australia), 2 tbsp cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips on top. Soooo yummy! Thanks Amy
I made these for my 1 year old. They’re spectacular. Even my picky 3 year old ate them.
My batter was thick even though i made sure to add everything. I don’t blame the recipe though i believe it was the honey that made it thicker. I did overcook mine just a little bit but my mom still enjoyed them which is surprising because she is picky lol. I didn’t have fruit so i made plain. Next time i will try with maple syrup.
Amazing. I used applesauce in place of maple syrup, shredded a sweet potato and added cinnamon. Hit for mama and baby, thank you!
This is so smart! I’m going to do this as well!
Easy to make, and delicious! My toddler has not been liking yogurt, so I figured this would be good to try! Loved them!
Hi! Can you use frozen fruit?
Sure, just try to cut larger berries smaller if they are big pieces
We made these for the first time today. They were quick and came out perfect. We did blueberry, chocolate chip, plain and added a little bit of apple butter so some. I will say they are not a normal muffin texture which I prefer when you have toddlers that like to crumble their food. They taste very similar to a pancake and I love it. These will be a staple in our house.
My kids DEVOURED these!! I added chocolate chips but not a ton. Very excited to try with other flavors. Perfect snack and I’m happy it has protein and is sweetened with maple syrup!
I’m so glad to hear that!
I’ve made these twice with blueberries both times. The first time I used non-fat greek yogurt because that’s what I had. This time I used whole fat greek yogurt and they turned out so much better! My only question, both times they stuck to the pan. Am I just not spraying enough non-stick spray? Are some sprays superior to others? Would love tips. The first time I used papers and they stuck to the papers. This time I didn’t use papers and they stuck to the pan.