With a base recipe that bakes 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 healthy 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, incredibly moist, and easy to vary. 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. 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 chose your own flavor adventure each time you make a batch!
(You may also like my Spinach Banana Muffins and my Donut Muffins.
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Ingredients You Need
Here is a look at the ingredients you need to make this muffin recipe to share with the kids so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.
- Flour: I like to use a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour in this recipe for nutrition and lightness.
- Baking powder and soda: Using a combination of these rising agents ensures the muffins rise and bake through as intended. Be sure your baking soda is fresh.
- Whole-milk plain Greek yogurt: This type of yogurt is thick and creamy, and adds both protein and tenderness to the muffins. You can use reduced-fat yogurt if that’s what you have on hand, but whole milk yogurt is preferred.
- Maple syrup: I sweeten this recipe with maple syrup, though you can also use honey for kids over age 1 if you prefer.
- Unsalted butter: I like to bake with unsalted butter so I can control the salt in the recipe. You’ll want to melt it and let it cool slightly before adding it to the rest of the batter.
- Eggs: I bake with large eggs, so plan to use them here so the volume of wet ingredients is correct.
- Vanilla extract: You can use pure or artificial vanilla extract in this recipe.
- Add-ins: You can add berries, other diced fruit, and/or chocolate chips to make this any flavor you like.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in this recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information, including the amounts and timing.
- Stir together the wet ingredients in a medium bowl or large bowl.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, whisking gently to create a thick but uniform batter.
- Divide the batter among a greased muffin pan and distribute the add-ins—either using one for the whole batch or dividing up the batch.
- Bake until lightly golden brown around the edges.
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.
Using yogurt in muffin batter is a great way to add moisture, tenderness, and richness without relying on butter or oil. It also adds protein, which makes the muffins more filling and satisfying.
Yogurt often replaces butter or oil in baking, adding similar richness and moisture, but also adding protein and beneficial fats.
How to Store
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.
Find more tips on How to Freeze Muffins, too.
Best Tips for Success
- Use one add-in per batch of these Greek yogurt muffins, 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.
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Favorite Yogurt Muffins
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ 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, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gently stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture. (Expect the batter to be thick.)
- 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 clean. Remove from oven, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool fully.
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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.
Nutrition
This post was first published June 2021.
Hands down best muffin recipe out there for families!
And I have tried many. Thank you so much for this treasure.
Can I mix whole wheat flour and oat flour instead?
I haven’t made them that way so I can’t say for sure, but let me know if you try it!
Do you have a suggestion for a chocolate zucchini version? Thanks!
Here you go: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-with-blueberries/
I made this recipe gluten, dairy and egg free and it came out delicious! They were moist, flavorful and packed with so much goodness!
These are a staple in our household! A go-to recipe for sure. Thank you!
This has been a family favourite for years!
I’m so glad!
Hi Amy, is it possible using vanilla greek yogurt instead of plain greek yogurt for this recipe? Asking because that’s what I have in the fridge.
Yes, just omit the vanilla extract in the recipe. Enjoy!
Hi is it possible to use only WHITE whole wheat flour and get the same result?
Yes you can use that for the entire amount of the flours called for. Enjoy
These muffins were a big hit with the whole family. We’ve made them twice in the past week. My kids love to help mix them up and my husband always has at least two!
Could you use almond flour as a gluten free option?
No, you can’t sub almond flour for wheat flour and expect the same results. I have a great Almond Flour Muffin recipe though: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/almond-flour-muffins/
Hi there! LOVE all your recipes!! My kids don’t like chunks of fruit in muffins. 🙁 Could I measure out the 2 cups of the diced fruit, blender until puréed & then add in the recipe or would that make it too liquidy? Or do you have a recommendation of what to do? Thanks in advance!!
Checking in on this question. I know you’re so busy, but I have yogurt I need to use up. 😉 Thanks!!
The add-ins are optional, so I would just leave the fruit out altogether! Or you could add chocolate chips instead. I definitely think pureeing the fruit and then adding it in would not work as well.
I wouldn’t recommend that as it will add more moisture to the batter and likely wouldn’t bake through properly. (Sorry I missed the question!)
Is it possible to substitute honey for the maple syrup?
Sure
Have you ever made these as savory vegetable muffins? Could I do two cups of finely shredded veggies do you think?
I think you can do that but you’d want to omit the sweetener and maybe add more salt and some other flavorings such as oregano or pizza seasoning to ensure they aren’t bland.
Do you have an idea on bake time if I did these as mini muffins?
Around 12 minutes. Enjoy
Can I just use all purpose flour instead of the whole wheat flour and Doni use the same measurement?
That should work similarly.
Hi, can I substitute the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour instead? What changes would I have to make in the recipe for that?
You would want to use 1.25 cups whole wheat flour total (so it’s reduced from the total amount if using a combo). You will have slightly less batter. (Or, if you want to be sure you get 12 muffins, use 1.5 cups whole wheat flour and add 1/4 cup milk to the batter.)
I’ve been making these as mini muffins but having issues with the bottoms of them being so airy that they keep sticking to the paper and really hard to take out without leaving a third of the muffin in the paper. Any advice? 🙏🏻
They don’t have enough fat to come off of paper liners cleanly, so you could spray lightly with nonstick spray or try parchment liners.
We really enjoyed these muffins! I made them into minis and actually put them into the tins before realizing I forgot to add the mixins 🤦♀️ I swirled in some carrot, chopped dates, coconut, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice using a skewer. Super light and fluffy! It made exactly 24 mini muffins for me. This is maybe the 5th muffin recipe I’ve tried from your website and I’ve loved all of them 🙂
I just wanted to say that every time I make this muffin recipe my sons and husband rave about how good it is! Fantastic! I usually make with mini chocolate chips.
Love all your recipes! My kids don’t love chunks of fruit in their muffins. Could I purée 2 cups of fruit to put in versus adding 2 cups of diced fruit? Would the consistency be okay?
That would add more liquid to the batter and would likely not bake through correctly. You could replace half of the yogurt with fruit puree though.
Am I right to assume that if I only have self rising flour, I can omit the baking powder, baking soda, and salt?
Yes, that should be similar though I have not tested it to ensure that it works the same.
Can you omit the maple syrup for these and still have them come out okay?
If you omit the maple syrup you’ll loose the undertone of sweetness and a little moisture. If you want to do it, I’d omit and add 2 tbsp milk or a little mashed banana.
I just made the carrot and raisins ones. I substituted butter with coconut oil and used sugar-free maple syrup and they still turned out amazing (I might have had two already LOL) Thanks so much Amy!
Thank you for this recipe! It inspired me to bake for the first time in a long time. I didn’t have whole wheat flour so played with a mixture of AP flour, almond and coconut flour. I also added some raw veggie protein powder and subbed with agave syrup. Everyone likes them, so thank you again!
Should I use applesauce or extra ripe banana if leaving out honey/maple syrup?
Sure. It may need an extra minute or two of baking time.
Great recipe! I would like to try making these in mini size for my kiddo (mini cupcake size) rather than cutting it up. Do you have a baking time suggestion?
It should be around 12 minutes for minis. Enjoy!
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.
Tagging onto your comment because I could figure out where to post my own.
I just made mine & my batter was thick too! I just used all-purpose flour instead of a combo. Everything else was by the recipe. Not sure how to fix it for next time….
The batter is meant to be thick. That’s due to the yogurt, but the yogurt is the thing that ensures they bake up tender and fluffy, so no worries!
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.
We love these, any way to make a savory version?
Made twice now, great recipe. We like the blueberry variation but usually do mini muffins and reduce the blueberries to 1.5 cup as 2 seemed like a bit much for the mini version. They are a favorite for me and my 1 year old.
I love your recipes! I found you on Instagram and refer back frequently. I didn’t have maple sugar so I just used white, and I didn’t have whole West flour so I just used all all-purpose. They came out so great and my kiddos are requesting more (I didn’t make enough chocolate ones according to them!). Thanks for the work you do!
I’m so glad to hear that and thank you for commenting!
The most forgiving/interchangeable recipe. I’ve made it about twice a week now
Anyone ever use non fat Greek yogurt?
I am trying to add more flax to help my toddler, can I add them to this recipe?
You can add some ground flaxseed but more than about 2 tbsp may impact the texture of the finished muffins.
Can I use all purpose flour only? A total of 1.5 cups.
Yes though they may need a few additional minutes of baking time.
I don’t have whole wheat flour. Can I use oat flour? And can I substitute maple syrup with a ripe banana instead?
I haven’t tried this recipe with oat flour and cannot guarantee it would come out the same. They may be moister.
Halved the recipe and did 12 mini muffins with nice muffin tops. Substituted butter for canola oil and worked out great! Thanks for recipe!
These have to be the BEST muffins I’ve ever made. They were easy to make with my 18 month old helper and the taste…soooo incredible.
Delicious muffins that my 18 month old loves! We tried the blueberry and strawberry fillings and also left a few plain muffins. I tried to make it exactly as written however I only had regular plain whole milk yogurt and not the Greek style but they were still gobbled up and we will for sure be making these again.
Hi, apologize if I can’t see it.. but if you use a mini muffin tin, is the cooking temp or time different? Thank you
I baked the mini muffins with berries for 10 minutes and that was perfect. Also would note that they rose more than I expected; I found that my #40 size cookie scoop (1.75 tablespoon size) leveled off produced muffins that rose about 1/4 inch above the top of the muffin tin. The ones were I had heaping scoops were larger than I wanted.
These are my daughters favorite! I make them weekly!
Maybe my favorite muffin recipe on this site, which is saying something! I always make the egg free versions and cut the maple syrup to a couple tablespoons (adding a few extra tablespoons of milk to make up the liquid). I didn’t have any mix-ins on hand so added some spice — ginger and coriander. Delicious! The coriander in particular added a lovely light scent. I didn’t measure but probably used about 1/4 tsp of each. The whole family, most importantly our almost two year old, loved them.
Amazing! I was a little concerned since I didn’t have all purpose flour and used bread flour with the whole wheat, however, no worries, they turned out beautifully! I added one cup of coarsely graded carrot and they are delicious! Absolutely love all these recipes and the emphasis on ease and wholesome ingredients.
Any thoughts on using plain yogurt instead of Greek? I’ve made these before and love them but I don’t have any Greek on hand.
I would add 2 tbsp all purpose flour and you should be good. Enjoy!
despite them looking so tasty, these WERE NOT a favorite amongst my 3 year old and my 10 month old. I made the mini muffin version, used the mix ins but they smelled raw despite having a clean toothpick and being fluffy inside.
All of my kiddos love these muffins. I make a triple batch every time and freeze the leftovers. Its my go-to breakfast or snack option especially on busy days
Turned out very delicious with chocolate chips, many thanks for the recipe!
Hi,
Can you use Almond flour instead of the whole wheat?
Almond flour is almost never a good swap for wheat flour since it works so differently in recipes, but I have a great almond flour muffin you can try. https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/almond-flour-muffins/
Tried this yesterday, and it was great! I have to laugh, though, because after I had mixed in all the extras and put the muffins in the oven for about 5 minutes, I noticed the melted butter still sitting on the counter. I was so upset! But they turned out great anyways! Amazing! (BTW, I’m not using your recipes for kids – just for myself. Working on my “inner child” and trying to get her to have a better relationship with food. Your recipes are helping!)
I was wondering if using fresh blueberries or frozen is better or does it matter?
Thanks in advance!
You can use either, they bake the same. Enjoy!
I made gluten free with coconut oil and chocolate chips THE BEST MUFFINS EVER
Hooray! I’m so glad to hear that!
Great recipe!!! So quick and easy. My picky toddler already ate 2. Love the substitutions too since she an egg allergy. Thank you!!
Hi! I’ve been making different muffin recipes every week and they’ve all been a huge hit! Just wondering if you’re using a regular or a mini muffin tin in this recipe. How long should I bake in the oven if I’m using a mini muffin tin? Thank you!
The ones here are standard size and for minis, baking time is usually 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!
Hi Amy, great recipe! I love that I can give yoghurt to my 4yo picky eater through this muffin. He loved the vanilla and carrot versions! I just keep running into the same problem every time – my batter after adding the flours becomes quite tight and doughy instead of thick and viscous like batter should be. What am I doing wrong and how do I bring it to batter consistency after adding the flour to the yoghurt mixture?
Thank you for amazing recipes and tips that you share. Every Wednesday has now become a baking day for me as toddler goes to play group n I off work. I have tried banana spinach muffins and typing this while I have just taken out yogurt muffins from d oven and they look superb and makes me proud that I could do them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you do.
Hey, I want to make this for my kids.
I was wondering do you have to use whole wheat flour or can you use all purpose flour for the whole recipe? Does the wheat flour affect consistency or is it just for the health benefits?
You can do all all-purpose. They’ll be a little lighter in texture.
I used all all purpose flour and it was a lot thicker than what the picture looked like, so I added another 1/3 cup of yogurt. They’re in the oven now. We shall see! 🙂
Made these today with frozen raspberries and blueberries as our mix in and they were a huge hit! Will definitely be making these again.
We love these!
I seriously love these yogurt muffins so much. I’ve made them multiple times with raspberries and they’re so decadent 10/10 recommend!
These are delicious! I added some cinnamon and a finely diced apple, and made them in a mini muffin tin. They came out perfect! Super quick and easy recipe to follow which is much appreciated since most of my baking occurs late at night when I finally have some spare time. My one year old who is very suspicious of new foods gobbled up two for breakfast.
These are REALLY GOOD!! The yogurt makes them soo moist and fluffy. Definitely going to become a staple in my house 🙌🏼
I used brown sugar (1/4 cup) instead of the maple syrup and my muffins seem stodgy and thick…they stick to the wrappers really badly :S Should I be compensating for the moisture somehow? I didn’t think I’d overbaked them (they’re done perfectly) but there’s not much muffin left after getting it off the wrapper.
I don’t recommend using paper liners with my muffin recipes since there is not usually enough fat for them to come off easily. I use nonstick spray and bake right in the pan.
This recipe is fantastic and very versatile with the add-ins. My youngest requires a lot of insoluble fibre and I’ve been experimenting with substituting wheat bran for flour in muffins as he adores all the muffins I’ve made from your site. I can sub the half the total flour with wheat bran and they come out a delicious (and easy!) bran muffin. Your approach to recipes, and detailing different substitutions for dietary needs, has made me more confident in experimenting. Thank you!
These are so delicious! And I love that you add in instructions for egg free! It’s so helpful for a mom who’s still learning how to cook for kids with allergies!
This is my favorite recipe I have tried from the “snack” category! I love how fluffy and moist these come out! The picture doesn’t capture how good these are seriously.
I wonder if I could use the base of this recipe as my baby’s birthday cake???
I’ve made this recipe a few weeks ago using strawberries but I left out the maple syrup. The muffins still turned out great and my LO gobbled them up!
One thing I noticed was that my muffins didn’t come out as light and springing in texture as the ones in the recipe photo-which I think is due to over dicing the strawberries causing too much moisture. Also, my mixtures (even the second time when I added the maple syrup) came out a little think and sticky. I followed the recipe but perhaps I’m still doing something wrong? or is the batter supposed to be a bit thick? Regardless, muffins are still tasty and look nice in the end!
Thank you for sharing this recipe and the many others on your website 🙂
The batter is meant to be thick. It is possible that mincing the berries would release more moisture. I would also check that your baking soda is fresh. I hope that helps!
I have baked it three times now and every single time they came out bitter. I definitely mixed baking soda well, as well I have tried using a little less of it. I have also tried adding more honey (instead of maple syrup), unfortunately it didn’t work too. My LO loves mini muffins but only eats half of it as it’s bitter, any idea what I need to change in the above recipe so it’s not bitter?
I’m sorry you’ve had that experience. Maybe try aluminum-free baking powder? I haven’t had this happen but it’s possible the baking powder is causing this.
Very tasty. Made blueberry and raspberry ones, while chocolate chips are currently in the oven. My 18 month old loved helping me. And the soft muffins make it very easy for her to eat, she really wolfs them down.
Could I use whole milk yogurt instead of Greek whole milk yogurt?
Yes though they may wind up a little flatter on top.
These came out great first try. Made a second batch and they tasted bitter. Any idea why? I was only able to use all whole wheat flour and ran out of vanilla, do you think either of those caused it to be bitter?
Is it possible that the baking powder/soda wasn’t evenly mixed throughout?
These came out great on our first try and my kiddo loves them. Thanks!
My toddler loves these muffins! I do too. They are super moist and tasted great with only a little maple syrup added. We added blueberries too! Thanks for the recipe.
So delicious for the whole family. I did 350F in the air fryer for 12-14 minutes in my silicone molds (oxo brand). I’ve eaten 6 already 😮 my 20 month are and entire half!
I’ve made this muffin recipe for years, and it’s been a huge hit in our house old. Today, I thought I’d experiment and use the batter to make a birthday cake (used 2 six inch rounds baked for 25 min) and OMG SO GOOD!!! Super easy to make and definitely will be our staple birthday cake recipe
If you use frozen blueberries, warm them up before mixing in. And include all the extra juice — our muffins were blue and the kids thought that was hilarious.
If I use frozen fruit do I defrost it first?
Make these regularly for quick breakfasts/snacks. Truly toddler food that is yummy for all. Recently made a batch with cranberries and orange zest. You make it so easy to add our own personal twists and switch things up to keep meals interesting for littles. Thank you so much!!!
Easy & tasty recipe! My toddler loves these!
Would it be okay to add spinach, like your other muffin recipe?
I bet it would work if you put baby spinach into a blender with the yogurt and eggs!
Let me start with that these were delicious. Absolutely scrumptious. I tried the blueberry cake version and the muffins. Both turned out a little too moist – almost soggy – but still so good. Any ideas to perfect the consistency a bit?
I would check that your baking soda is fresh and active to start. That’s the most likely explanation. If that doesn’t help, you could cover with foil and bake for another 4-ish minutes to help set them more without overbrowning.
Super moist and versatile!
Super fun and easy to make with my 3yo! Mine turned out like dough also – I came to the comments to see if anyone else had that issue and was happy to see I wasn’t alone. I only used all purpose flour as well since I didn’t have any whole wheat flour on hand. I used a whole fat plain greek yogurt and ended up adding a bit more with a little more maple syrup at the end to loosen it up a bit. We’ll definitely keep this in our regular lineup, they’re delicious!
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Can you add mashed bananas do these to make them banana yogurt muffins?
I don’t think I’d add mashed bananas on top of the full amount of yogurt, but diced would be okay or you could do part yogurt and part mashed banana.
Hiii! So my batter came out more like dough 😅
The only difference I made was used all flour (unbleached) and whole milk vanilla yogurt. They came out yummy regardless, just wonder if I was missing something?
I also checked my baking powder & soda and both are good to go!
Is it possible you missed one of the other wet ingredients like butter or maple syrup? It’s very odd that it came out like dough, especially sine you used a yogurt that’s runnier than the one I used. Curious!
Awesome muffins. I’ve made them twice now as mini muffins and they are a big hit. I love how fluffy and tall they are with perfect domes. I’ve been adding a few tbsp each hemp hearts and ground flax for extra nutrition and using olive oil instead of melted butter because it’s quicker. For add ins I’ve done one very finely grated carrot and spices plus a grated pear, and I’ve got a batch with grated carrot, diced strawberries, and lemon zest in the oven. They also freeze well and are perfect for last minute snacks and lunches. Thanks for this recipe!!
Love these muffins. How long do you bake them if doing mini muffins?
Made the egg free version as you recommended and added chocolate chips to half and raspberries with lemon zest to the other half. These muffins are lovely! I will be doubling the recipe next time! Thank you as always for easy, healthy, and kid satisfying recipes!
Could you use flavored yogurt?
Sure, just omit the vanilla.
Thank you what about the maple syrup?
I used flavored vanilla yogurt and omitted the maple syrup. I added a couple tablespoons of milk to try to make up the difference of loosing some of the syrup liquid. They came out great!
Could you use regular yogurt instead of greek? I have a whole pint of plain yogurt in my fridge and need to get rid of it!
Yes, use the same amount. You may just need to cook them 2 more minutes.
These turned out so much better than I could have hoped! I used sunflower oil because I didn’t have butter but they were still really soft and fluffy (popped so easily out of the mini silicone muffin moulds) 😊 I love the fact that you can just make a batch and add different topping for variety (so much easier than doing separate lots), thankyou so much for such a good recipe x
We love this recipe!! I used all whole wheat flour and a combo of shredded carrot and blueberry. Both of my twins LOVED them!
We love these muffins! We added diced raspberries, used canola oil instead of butter (it’s what we had), and made them into mini muffins and they turned out great! Thanks for yet another great recipe, Amy!
Used coconut butter instead of butter and still worked great! Great recipie! Thanks!
Hi Amy! I am a HUGE fan for over 6 years now but have yet to comment on anything. First, thank you soooo much for what you do. You have no idea how much you’ve helped this cooking-challenged mom with super picky eaters! They all absolutely LOVE this recipe so I’m making it again tomorrow for the 3rd time and we have a ton of zucchini in the house. Anyway I could incorporate shredded zucchini without compromising the texture or taste too much? If so, how much would you recommend using? Thanks again for being such a valuable resource. I tell all new parents I know about you!
Hi- Thank you for such a kind comment and you’re welcome! You can shred the zucchini, squeeze it really, really dry, then use 1/2 cup in the recipe. I might pair it with 1/2 cup fruit or some diced fruit on top for flavor. I hope that helps!
Thank you! I’ll do just that! Appreciate it!
Mine did not turn out & were mushy is there anything you think could cause this? Too much fruit added maybe?
I would first check that your baking soda is fresh, active, and not expired. If that’s not working correctly, they will turn out as you. mention.
We absolutely love these in our household! One question – I just realized I’m out of maple syrup. Would anything else work as a substitute (honey, etc?) thank you!
Yes, honey works the same!
Have made full sized muffins and they were great. Do you know the baking time for mini muffins?
I made these today and they turned out amazing! Daughter was begging for more. She’s going to wake up in the morning begging for muffins. So good!!!
Mine came out super mushy but the chocolate chip ones seemed okay … so you think I added too many blueberries and strawberries?
If you’re were to use frozen berries do they need to be thawed first?
I just add them right into the batter.
I’ve probably made around 30 different muffin recipes for my family and this recipe stands out above all the rest for all of us as a CLEAR WINNER due to combination of
1. flavor & texture
2. health factors (lower sugar, protein, etc from yogurt, whole wheat flour, saw someone even made with half almond flour)
3. flexibility of add-ins AND
4. Easiness! Simple ingredients we keep on-hand, no special coconut creme, extracts, zests, etc. and also turns out delicious with all regular flour (our next favorite has a streusel topping that takes a good bit longer, plus has way more sugar)
The greek yogurt really gives a delicious flavor that you don’t get with similar recipes without it AND is a perfect way to use some up when it’s getting old, which I totally did this last time, lol
I’d love to hear if anyone has tried just mixing in a blender and subbing with things like bananas or applesauce to reduce the amount of syrup (and butter)…? THAT would make this the only muffin recipe I’ll ever use again!! Going to see what I can find in the comments now…
I bet you could replace the butter with ripe banana or applesauce. I would love to hear how that goes if you try it and I’m glad you enjoy them so much!
Ok thanks!!
Just read those comments about substituting to “healthify”…whoops, sorry lol. I do laugh at recipes titled “healthy” fill-in-the-baked-good. Silly, but I’m just hoping to live a better, longer life where I can enjoy healthy-er baked goods versus a less-healthy, shorter life enjoying the full of sugary, carby stuff ones (I think the fat issue has been largely debunked, when balanced). But hey, to each his own, right?
I’ll ask a blessing over both!
Lol
These muffins are already pretty nutritious, so I’m not sure I’d worry too much, but you do you.
This was such an easy but delicious recipe! I made the egg free version due to allergy and with regular yogurt. My 2 year old has suddenly become very picky and he devoured these and asked for more. Thank you!
Hey Amy, sorry if this is a dumb question (and sorry if someone already asked) – is it ok to use regular plain whole milk yogurt and not greek? I can only find low fat greek yogurt at my local store so I always buy plain whole milk yogurt. Thanks in advance for you answer! Love your website 🙂
Yes, that will work very similarly so use what you can find. Enjoy them! (and never a dumb question!)
Excellent! Thanks so much for your reply 🙂
Making this recipe again and again for months now! Best muffin recipe for kids and adults, everyone loves them!
I don’t have any whole four, would just regular flour work?
Yes, just may need to bake for 2 more minutes.
I made these tonight with mini chocolate chips in a 1/2 batch and blueberries in the other 1/2. We only have a mini muffin tin- and they turned out great! Thank you!
Now…to see if my toddler will eat them!
I will hope for the best!
My 1.5 year old loved them! It’s an instant family favorite!
How do you think adding frozen strawberries and rhubarb work?
I have lots of frozen rhubarb to use up and was hoping to find a muffin recipe on your site 😬
Sure, maybe do 1 cup of each mixed together?
So easy and delicious! I mixed strawberries and mini dark chocolate chips for add-ins and they were delicious!
They turned out super delicious! I made them with chocolate chips. Very moist, perfectly sweet. One of my favorites now.
We are obsessed with these muffins. They’re seriously SO good. When I first made them, I didn’t have any vanilla extract, so I used orange extract instead, and they turned out incredible. Now I just make them with orange extract even if I have vanilla on hand! The orange flavor with the chocolate chips is amazing. The muffins themselves are so fluffy and delicious. I quadrupled the recipe to use up a big tub of yogurt and every single batch turned out perfectly. They freeze and thaw well. My husband and son enjoy them at room temperature, and I love them warmed up in the microwave. We just ran out, so I’m going to make some more today!
These are SO good! Super simple to make and really really delish. Thanks for yet another awesome recipe. (Kind of hoping my kids refuse these so I can eat them all. 🙂
Love these, I made a classic blueberry muffin and they were delicious. Can these be made in a loaf or baking pan? I find washing the muffin pan or silicone liners too time consuming. Thanks!
I highly recommend a silicone muffin pan! They basically rinse out! Just suds it up to get the oil off, rinse, and done! Also makes it a lot easier to pop the muffins out. Mine is from Target.
But I also like your idea of baking as a loaf! I might have to try that…and then if it works, get a silicone loaf pan, ha!
Theses have become a staple at our house! I make a batch each week for my toddler, husband, and I to enjoy as an easy snack!
Moist, fluffy, and delicious. I always make these for my son but I end up eating them all because they are so good! I love them with blueberries, chocolate chips or raisin and carrots. I tried using strawberries but I used thawed frozen ones and it didn’t turn out.
These go fast at my house! It’s also a great recipe to involve kids in helping make! I have subbed the melted butter for avocado oil (1:1) and it tasted just as good! Chocolate chips are the favorite mix-in at my house.
Just took mine out of oven. Added a bit o cinnamon, raspberries and mini dark chocolate chips. They are delicious! Thank you for great recipe.
I’ve made my first batch last week with carrots, apples, and raisins as add-ins. I used almond flour instead of the all-purpose and they turned out great.
So good in fact, that the toddlers demanded more so we are waiting for a double batch to get done baking right now. This time we used shredded carrot, zucchini, and raisins for one batch and strawberry pieces in the other.
Thank you 🙂
Love this recipe, it is truly unique and delicious! I love the vanilla-maple taste, and I think the yogurt makes a big difference. Mine always take a lot longer in the oven (my most recent batch used cherries and took 27 mins). I’ve been using applesauce instead of oil, could that be why? Anyway, I’ve made this recipe 4 or 5 times, all different flavors, and it’s great. One last question: could I sub in some cocoa powder in place of the all purpose, like 1/4 cup, to make chocolate? Thanks a bunch!
Hi- It’s possible the applesauce is making it take a little longer (it’s moister than oil and paired with the yogurt, that would make sense to me). And yes, I bet that cocoa powder sub would work. I haven’t tried it, but it sounds like the amounts I’d do!
This recipe is so easy to follow and the muffins are absolutely delicious!!
My batter turned out to be a bit thick. Is that normal? I use stonyfield whole milk plain yogurt.
Yes, the batter is quite thick.
Brilliant recipe. Added the 1 cup chocolate chips. Got the tick of approval from the kids. These will be going into rotation around here. Made 12 large muffins exactly, all even with the 1/4 cup into each muffin hole. Love that!
I just made these with strawberry greek yogurt and added in some fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder and WOW. So good!!! Thank you for this delicious recipe!!
I just made these with strawberry green yogurt and added in some fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder and WOW. So good!!! Thank you for this delicious recipe!!
These look so yummy! Can I use granulated sugar in place of maple syrup? Thanks!
Can I use flavored Greek yogurt I have a big container er of pineapple Greek.yogurt that needs to be used.
Sure, I would probably omit the vanilla if using that.
Mine came out a little chewy and dry. Not cake like. Am I doing something wrong or is it supposed to be like this since there’s not that much fat. My kid are it up though. Thank you for all of your wonderful resources.
Hi- I’m not sure (and there is fat in the yogurt if you use whole milk yogurt) but I would check that your baking soda is fresh as that could impact these. Hope that helps!
Woohoo metric conversion on one go to recipe! Love!
I made these today, and they were a hit with everyone. I did the chocolate chip and blueberry cinnamon variations. The only thing I did different is that I made them mini on accident. I baked at the same temperature for about 13 minutes. They turned out great like this. I will definitely make again!
I’m not sure what happened to mine! After 40min, the skewer still wasn’t coming out clean. I cut one open and it was a gooey texture inside, nothing like your photo at the top! Any ideas what happened or if they’re safe to eat?
With that information, I would pretty certainly say that the baking soda wasn’t fresh or active. That’s really the only reason I know of that they wouldn’t cook through. I’m sorry that happened!
Amazing! The muffins were easy to put together. I used 1/4 cup of honey instead of 1/3 cup of maple syrup. I also used a silicone mini muffin pan and they baked for about 14 minutes.
They are not overly sweet and both my girls loved them.
My little girl loves a certain movie. I used blueberry/strawberry mix ins in 1/2 the batch and called them Elsa muffins. And I made the carrot/raisin/ginger variation and called them Sven muffins. I have made your banana/spinach muffins and called them troll muffins. 😂 she thinks it’s great.
Another winner from yummytoddlerfood. I effortlessly made these into about 26 mini muffins by reducing the cook time a few minutes. I used diced strawberries and topped up with some diced frozen cherries, maybe a cup and a half total. As usual, I’ve eaten most of them but the 3 and 1 year old like them too.
Delicious, we make these often. I actually prefer them with no add ins at all, just a healthy filling vanilla muffin.
These are extremely good. For some reason I thought yogurt would make them dense, but they were so light and fluffy!! My 3 year old loved them for morning snack and requested a second for afternoon snack! I used Fage 5% plain Greek yogurt and did frozen wild blueberries for my add-in. I also added about a TBS of lemon zest for a little something extra 🙂 delicious!! I loved them too.
We loved these! We had so much fun picking our toppings. Our surprise favorite was butterscotch. It hid the yogurt tartness.
These look wonderful! I wonder if, for the gluten free substitution, could we sub half Cup-4-Cup and half almond flour to get a little more nutrition? Thanks for the great recupes!
I haven’t tried that and it’s possible they will be denser/wetter, but they may work okay! Let me know if you try it. (I would not do all almond flour though!)
If I wanted to omit the sweetener, should I replace with something else (like applesauce?) or do you think the recipe would still work with the omission?
Can’t wait to try these!
I don’t think I would add applesauce due to how much yogurt is in these. If you want to omit the sweetener, just be sure to use fruit that’s sweet when you taste it. I think that should work out okay!
I make these with frozen blueberries once a week. Always a double batch! If you’re making them gluten free AND egg free (like I need to), I HIGHLY suggest using buttermilk instead of milk and oil instead of butter. I also use 1/2 gf flour and 1/2 oat flour. They are super yummy, and GREAT grab-and-go snacks (especially for a breastfeeding mom!)!
Hi Amy! Can I use banana as an add in?
Hi- Sure, I would dice it up and then add it. Enjoy!
Had a few quick questions? Would it be possible to substitute whole milk plain yogurt for Greek yogurt? I wanted to make a version with lemon and chia seeds, would I need to add extra liquid if I use chia?
Yes, plain yogurt works similarly. With the chia seeds, it will probably depend on how much you add. 1-2 tbsp might be okay as is, if you do any more than that, I’d add a little more liquid I think.
Hi there! I’m excited to make these. Is there any chance I can substitute frozen blueberries instead of fresh?
Yes, just stir them into the batter frozen. The batter may seize up a little from the coldness of the berries, but that’s normal and they bake just fine.
These were delicious! We have a dairy allergy in our house, so I used grapeseed oil instead of butter, and coconut milk yogurt instead of the Greek yogurt. I used a few different mix-ins, but my 3 year old’s favorite was plain with cinnamon sugar baked on top. Thanks for the recipe and allergy variations!
I really liked this one. It’s almost like a soft biscuit muffin because it’s not very sweet. I’ll be making it again!
Can honey be substituted for maple syrup?
Sure thing
Would blending the blueberries make it too wet? My daughter is super picky. She eats your spinach banana muffins with chocolate chips (we call them “monster muffins”) almost daily. Also zucchini-carrot muffins. I’ve been wanting to try this recipe but I know she’ll refuse whole berries, I thought blending either blueberries or strawberries would work if it just make them blue or pink – but would the extra moisture ruin the recipe?
It might make them wetter—if you want to try it, maybe start with 1/3 cup to see how it goes?
Hi Amy, can I use all all purpose flour instead of all purpose and wheat flour? Thanks!
Yes, that should work!
Hi Amy,
I am currently on a low-fat diet due to a recent gallbladder removal. If I use nonfat greek yogurt would you recommend changing anything else about the recipe?
Hi- No, I think that should work really similarly. I hope you enjoy them!
Would regular whole milk yogurt work for these in place of the greek yogurt?
Yes
Super great recipe, I think it might be my favourite so far. We did a double batch, one pear and one dark chocolate chip – my baby toddler helped me and he loved the muffins. I am looking forward to trying savoury mix in – would it work to put some mozzarella through?
I think if you wanted to do savory, you’d need to omit the sweetener and vanilla and maybe add another savory herb or spice to make sure it has enough flavor.
Another hit recipe from your site. 3 year old and baby just gobbled them down for breakfast and I think they are super moist. I quickly made them this morning before starting work – super easy! We did half strawberry and half blueberry. My 3 year old proclaimed “The strawberry are my favorite muffins ever!!!
I am not a baker at allll, but recently made these with my son to pass time while it was cold and rainy out and now we are obsessed! They’re actually dangerous in my house as we can easily eat a batch in a day!
Can almond or coconut flour be used instead of white ?
I’m so glad! And no, neither of those flours can be directly substituted for wheat. The almond flour is much denser and won’t hold together and the coconut flour is very, very dry and needs different liquid ratios. The best option is to use a gf flour blend (often called a 1:1 mix) otherwise you’re likely to be disappointed.
Hi Amy! I tried making this and following the recipe exactly…the batter had a weird bitter aftertaste. The muffins turned out well but did have a slight aftertaste. Any idea why this may be happening?
Hi- Is it possible that the dry ingredients needed to be mixed a little more evenly? If the baking powder and soda wasn’t evenly distributed, that could be possible if you got more of it in a bite than others. Otherwise I’m not sure!
How much time if using mini muffin pans?
It should be 12-14 minutes
Made these tonight with my toddler!! They were a hit, will definitely make again. 🥰
Yum!!! This is a great muffin recipe. Thanks!!
Can you use sugar instead of maple syrup if I don’t have any on hand?
Yes, just add 2 tbsp milk to the batter
Great turn out every time. So easy and versatile.
Both me and my little one LOVE these .. amazing plain or with added fruit or choc chips!
Hi I’m dying to make these for my son and I! We are dairy, wheat, gluten, egg, peanut, and strawberry free due to food intolerances.
I tried reading in the comments but couldn’t find my answer.. if I were to omit the wheat flour how much 1to1 gluten free flour would I use?
Also, is using banana instead of rgg or egg replacer how many Bananas would you recommend?
The amount of gluten-free flour would be the same as the flour amount listed. For the banana, I haven’t tried that and I can’t say whether that would work—it may add too much moisture paired with the yogurt. If you want to try it anyway, I think I’d start with 1/4 cup.
Is the baking time the same for mini muffins and the standard sized ones? Thank you!
For mini muffins, it would be in the 12-14 minute range. enjoy!
This is a great muffin recipe. My kids liked the plain and chocolate chip toppings the best. I just added a little of each topping on right before putting them in the oven.
Absolutely loved these! Did a batch of chocolate chip and a batch of the carrot. I had cranberries and an orange left over from making the delicious cranberry orange loaf and decided to incorporate that into my third batch which turned out delicious! A cup of chopped cranberries, the zest and juice from one orange. Will definitely make these again!
Came out great! Needed to get rid of some yogurt expiring and husband that doesn’t even eat yogurt thought these were good. I ended up mixing blueberries and cacao nibs. Very balanced in terms of sweetness.
I made these recently and my husband proclaimed them “fabulous”. The base is just lightly sweet enough to be good on its own, and not so sweet that the addition of fruit or chocolate chips makes it overpowering. Great texture and easy to throw together.
I’m so glad to hear that!
Wow just made these, turned out great. My son loves them. Replaced the butter with avocado oil and added a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg.
Turned out so great. And I did not have whole wheat flour I just used all purpose flour and baked them 22 minutes.
This will be my stable muffin recipe.
Thank you
I’m so glad to hear it and those spices sound delicious!
These are great!! I’m laughing at myself because of someone’s comment about how people comment about all the things they did differently. I am that person. I followed your dairy-free substitution, using unsweetened vanilla coconut milk yogurt in place of dairy yogurt and vegetable oil in place of butter. In place of eggs I used 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water to make 2 “flax eggs.” For an add in I used freeze dried strawberries. They are delicious, and seriously the fluffiest muffins ever. Thank you for the recipe I didn’t follow exactly! 🙂
I love it! I am so curious about the freeze-dried strawberries and will have to try that. I bet the flavor was great!
I buy this kind. My daughter is 12 months old and obsessed with them. The only ingredient is strawberries. It was the first time I baked with them and they tasted like fresh strawberries in the recipe.
https://natierra.com/products/freeze-dried-strawberries
Thank you!
I make these at least a few times a week for my childcare program. I’ve added zucchini to the mix, carrots and raisins – it is a really versatile recipe and so simple to make with children. Definitely a keeper. Thank you Amy for all the hard work you put in to developing recipes for families!
I love knowing that you use them in your program and the mix ins sound so good!
Hey there, this is more a general question about all your recipes… Does it bother you when people post things like “loved your recipe, but we used x y z instead of your ingredients”? Sometimes people do so many substitutions it barely seems like the same recipe! And most of them seem to be “health” motivated, which is sheer nonsense. It’s a muffin. It’s full of sugary, fatty, carby goodness. Just enjoy it.
Is this a pet peeve of yours too?
Oh, by the way, loved the muffins!
Ha! Yes, that does bother me (and I do wish we’d stop trying to “healthify” all of our food to the extreme)—but not as much as when someone says that a recipe is terrible and doesn’t work, but then lists all of the things they did to change it along the way…I do get wanting to use ingredients you have on hand though!
So easy and delicious! Thanks to the egg-free version my daughter can have these! They came together so quickly and are very adaptable. I added chocolate chips to the tops of a few but the plain ones are just as yummy. I think I’ll have to make another batch for the freezer!
I’m so glad to hear that!
I’ve made at least 25 different muffin recipes and this one is hands down my favorite of all time!
I’m so glad to hear that—I love them so much too!
So yummy. We made choc chip can’t wait to try some other mix ins.
My whole family loves these muffins! I have tried them with blueberries and strawberries and both were great. Thanks!
I’m so glad to hear it!
Made a double batch. Used half the amount of butter and half apple sauce. Used up 2 pints of blueberries that were sitting in my fridge. Definitely a do-over!
We loved it! We’ve tried so many of your recipes but I think this one is our favorite. We did use regular whole milk yogurt (only because I picked up the wrong one at the grocery store!) and it turned out delicious either way. How could I test if both flours can be subbed for oat/almond/coconut flour? Not a baking wiz so I don’t know how to balance baking ratios. Any tips appreciated. TÍA.
I think you could sub some oat flour for the whole wheat (they will likely be denser) but I would not use coconut and I would not try to make them with just those two other flours. It’s really hard to sub those flours for wheat flour and this recipe won’t turn out the same.
Substituted honey for make syrup and added carrots and cinnamon. My one year old enjoyed them on our picnic today!
Thanks for this amazing recipe!!! It was delicious. The texture and taste was amazing. I used kefir (a different fermented milk) instead of yogurt and used the carrot add ins. SO GOOD. this shouldn’t be called a toddler recipe… the whole family loves it! 🙂 I also halved the maple syrup and it was still delicious.
My 4 year old never ate a muffin until this one! My favorite muffin recipe on the site. Thank you!
I am so glad!
Have you used chopped dates for sweetness instead of maple syrup? I think I might try today! Any advice would be great. Thanks!
I haven’t but if you do that I might add 2 tbsp milk to make sure the liquid ratio stays the same. I bet it will be yummy!
Ok. So I did 6 or 7 chopped dates… and I blended it in the blender with the yogurt but then at the end my mixture was not wet enough so I just added some milk. Next time I’d probably blend 1/4-1/3 cup milk with the dates and then make the rest as usual. I was concerned they might not turn out so I didn’t do any add-ins besides cinnamon (also if I did add ins I probably would’ve needed less milk since fresh/frozen fruit adds some moisture.)
But anyway… I baked on convection at 325 for 13 minutes and they turned out perfect! No cracks or anything which I was having issues with when I did them on regular 350. Also, my oven runs hot so I always take off a few minutes.
But yeah. There’s my enormous response. Congrats if you made it through. 😂
Thanks for sharing it, I read it all!
These are delicious!! A hit with parents and kids (6, 4, 2 years) alike, and are sturdy enough to pack well but still manage to be fluffy! Our favorite way to make them is to quickly blend freeze-dried raspberries into a powder and use a generous 1/3 c. (0.375 c for the exact bakers) and heavy 1/2c. scoops of white whole wheat and all-purpose flours (0.5625c) plus just a tiny pinch extra baking soda, then everything else as written plus mini chocolate chips at the end. Just perfect! Thanks so much for such a wonderful base recipe!
We love all of your muffins! This one was a great way to use up yogurt!
I’m in the process of making these muffins for the 2nd time this week! I love splitting the dough in half and doing 2 different mix-ins. Today it’s strawberry-blueberry and mini-chocolate chips.
Sorry if this is already posted on here but how long should I bake these for if I’m making mini muffins?
I think around 14 minutes!
This really was a simple and delicious recipe. I didn’t have plain yogurt OR any fruits but I did have blueberry yogurt and the muffins came out amazing. Thank you so much for this! I’m definitely a fan.
Made these quick before the kids woke up today and they were cool enough and ready by breakfast! So good with fresh Michigan blueberries! My kitchen smells like a bakery. Thank you again for great recipes.
Finally made these this morning- with chocolate chips (obviously lol) and added sprinkles. Best and easiest recipe! Muffins are so moist and recipe was easy enough for my 4 year old to help. Make these and you won’t regret it!
These are awesome! I made with strawberries amd strawberry yogurt to use it up. Yum.
Can you sub out the all purpose flour? Use just all whole wheat or white whole wheat?
Thank you
Yes. If you use all whole-wheat flour, the baking range will be 14-16 minutes. White whole wheat will be the same!
One of the best muffin recipes I have tried for my toddler. I made them in three flavours. Chocolate chips, blueberries and strawberries. My daughter loved them all and so did I. The perfect amount of sweetness and such fluffy texture. Great base muffin recipe.
These turned out perfectly! So moist.
I subbed gluten free flour and they worked just great! They rose up more than I was expecting which was a wonderful surprise. For sure adding these to my regular rotation.
I really appreciate the egg sub you gave. We have multiple food allergies and it’s scary to try a new recipe with my own sub not knowing if it will turn out! These muffins were great. Thank you!
Another delicious recipe, thank you!!
So yummy! I’ve baked so many of your muffin recipes but I love how versatile these are. We did cinnamon and blueberry for our first batch. He loved it! Thanks!
This is the BEST muffin recipe I’ve tried. Thank you!! The carrot ones were an absolute hit with my picky eater toddler.
I’m so glad!
Any suggestions on how to make these sugar free? Just elimate the maple syrup? Add banana? Not sure how that would affect the baking time
I think you could omit it and add 2 tbsp milk. I think the baking time would be the same.
Any idea what needs to change to add frozen strawberries instead of fresh? I have a freezer full after strawberry season and would love to make these! They’re already cut up, but I imagine they’d put off quite a bit more liquid.
I actually think they’d be fine if you just add them. They might add a little extra moisture but I’m not too concerned. If they were super juicy, you could thaw them, drain the liquid, then add them, but I’m not sure that’s necessary.
Hi, for the woman using frozen strawberries, I just wanted to say “keep them frozen!” They won’t get mushy if you keep them frozen. I make a strawberry spoon cake for my husband on heavy rotation and keep strawberries in our freezer for that purpose. I am about to make these w frozen blueberries and strawberries, love all your muffins!
I don’t have yogurt but I have whole milk. Could I use milk in place of the yogurt? LOVE your recipes so much. This is the only site I use to make baked goods for my 15 month old.
I haven’t tested them with milk. It’s possible they would work but you may want to reduce the amount to 3/4 cup. (If the batter seems really thick, use the full cup.)
These look great. I don’t have any whole wheat flour. Do you think it’s okay to use AP for all the flour?
Yes, that will work fine.
Made these tonight, and if the toddler doesn’t want them I will be eating them!! They smell amazing and look delicious! Also, the batter made the perfect amount for 12 muffins (am I the only one annoyed when I have to pull out a second muffin tin for 2-3 run over muffins?) and cooked perfectly in the time stated…most recipes are more of a ‘guess and check’ so I loved that this was spot on!
I love batch cooking for my daughter but hate that it means she’s eating the same thing for weeks, so I love the different mix in options. I did half with chocolate chips and half with blueberries – we will see which she prefers in the morning!
I’m so glad to hear all of this!
I normally make banana muffins for my kids but with none available this week I tried this recipe. Added cranberries (and shhhh finely grated zucchini). So good!
I love knowing that zucchini works!
These are easy and delicious! I used regular yogurt and they came out great. I added cinnamon and blueberries, and added peach to half and banana to the other half. So yummy and just sweet enough. Next time I’ll make a double batch!
These were so good! I loved the idea of doing different mix ins, so we did half the batch with chocolate chips and half with strawberries. My toddler and I loved them.
I’m very excited to try these muffins as you’re my go-to place for baking with my kiddos. Could I use sugar instead of maple syrup? It gets expensive using maple syrup, but I figure just substituting sugar wouldn’t leave enough liquid in the recipe.
You can use sugar. I would probably just add 2 tbsp milk to compensate for the liquid. Should be fine!
This is the BEST healthy muffin recipe I’ve tried, and they’ve been a huge hit with the entire family! Our grocery store doesn’t carry whole milk yogurt so I had to substitute regular Greek vanilla yogurt, but they still turned out great and with amazing flavor. We added chocolate chips the first time and we can’t wait to try some of the other options!
I’m so glad!
These may be my favorite muffin recipe from here yet! So fluffy and light. I added sprinkles to some and chocolate chips to some. My kids LOVED them! This was such a relief to me since I feel like my kids haven’t been eating anything lately! Can’t wait to make them again and add other add-ins!
Excellent!!!
WOW! I loved this recipe so much — my oldest doesn’t always love the “healthy” muffins I make her. But she LOVED these. My youngest was also a huge fan (but she’s not as picky!) I actually broke one of Amy’s rules, and did add both chocolate chips and dried cranberries. But I did a total of one-cup, and it worked perfectly. I lured my oldest with choco chips, but there wasn’t a lot of them in the muffins. I’m going to be making these all the time.
Love it!!
Just made these today and they are a hit!
My son LOVED these and they were super easy to make.
Can you use vanilla whole milk yogurt?
Sure! I’d just omit the vanilla extract.
I am wondering if these would be good without the maple syrup? Trying to stay away from added sugar?
I haven’t tried them and I think the sweetness would depend on the add-in. The fruit options will likely be fine without it, the carrot one may not taste sweet enough. You may want to add 2 tbsp milk to compensate for the loss of liquid if you leave it out but otherwise it should work just fine!
Made these yesterday evening for today’s breakfast and they were delicious. My husband stole one as a pre bed snack and he always resists any of the “weird” recipes I make for the kids (I.e. anything slightly different than how our parents fed us). I used cherries for the add in. They were a little moist (I probably added too many cherries as they are my favourite) so just extended bake time.
My kids love it!!
I made these into mini muffins for my daughter and they were delicious! I dropped the maple syrup to 1/4 cup on accident and they still came out great. We added strawberries and shredded carrots to our batch. Will definitely be making them again. Thanks for this delicious recipe, Amy!
Awesome! I’m so glad!
I made these with my picky two year old and we LOVED THEM! I added black raspberries and mini chocolate chips and used regular flour since I was out of whole wheat. We love all of Amy’s muffins! These are light and airy for summer! So many mix in possibilities!
Oh yum, that combination sounds delicious!
Yummy!
All the family loved these.
My fussy toddler helped me make and eat these, which is so freshing when all she normally wants is sweets! This felt like a mama win today.
Will be making again soon!
I’m so glad to hear that!
4.5 and 1.5 year old loved them! We made half blueberry and half chocolate chip batch! Will definitely make these again! I didn’t have whole wheat flour so used all regular and it worked fine 🙂
Awesome!
My kids loved it!
These muffins turned out great and it was so nice to be able to make 3 different types of mini muffins for my 2 year old and another different kind for me all using the same batter. What a time saver! Thanks for this awesome recipe as I attemot to add more calcium into both our diets 😄
I’m so glad!
Big success! Made these with strawberries and chocolate chips. Definitely going into the regular rotation!
Yay!
My son requested muffins this morning and we tried these and ate all but 3 before lunch! My daughter wanted strawberry and my son wanted chocolate chip so we did half and half. I also subbed 1/4 cup of almond meal for 1/4 cup of the white flour just for a little added flavor. We used flax eggs since I forgot to buy eggs yesterday and they were great! Thanks for the new recipe!
I’m so glad to hear that! (And I’m glad to know they work well with flax eggs too!)
I made these over the weekend and my 2 year old absolutely loved them (which is a win because PICKY). I had to make some substitutions due to running out of ingredients. They turned out really yummy & light. My substitutions included the following:
– 1/2 c. Plain Greek yogurt & 1/2 c. Vanilla yogurt
– 1/4 c. Maple syrup & 1 tbl honey
– 1 tap vanilla extract
– added 2 mins to cook time (20 mins total)
I’m so glad to hear that and thanks for sharing your subsitutions!
Absolutely perfect muffins for kids and grown ups! We made these with all purpose flour (didn’t have any whole wheat flour), Lily’s mini chocolate chips, and made a batch subbing some protein powder in for the AP flour. The muffins turned out perfect every time and my two boys love them! This is a new go to in our home, thank you for an awesome recipe!
I’m so glad to hear that they love them (and that it works using some protein powder!)
These are awesome!
Just made these and they are absolutely as fabulous as advertised. Fluffy, tender, and delicious. The critics (ages 1 and 4) gobbled theirs up. Strawberry and mini chocolate chip for her and carrot and blueberry for him. Making the four add-in varieties meant something fun and “yummy!” for everyone, including mom and dad. When I asked my daughter if I should make these again, she said, “Yes please!” But then she says that with ALL of the yummy toddler food recipes we’ve tried. Thank you!
I am so glad to hear that and I so appreciate the feedback!
I’m so excited to try these with my 2.75 year old and 7 month old but I’d like to try mini muffins. Have you tried that? Would the baking time be less?
I think the baking time for minis would be about 12 minutes. I’d love to hear how it goes if you try them that way!
I did mini muffins and they turned out beautifully!
I’m so excited about this! Is it possible to use just regular whole milk plain yogurt? Or does it have to be Greek? Thanks!
I’ve only tested them with Greek but two people let me know they made them today with regular yogurt and they turned out well so it should be fine!