Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk (whole, 2%, or 1%)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ½ cup traditional rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375℉ and prepare your muffin tins by placing muffin liners or spraying them with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later.
- Soften Butter: Place the butter in a medium bowl and microwave for 20-25 seconds until it is soft and mostly melted, making it easier to combine with the other wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the softened butter, add the olive or avocado oil, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until all ingredients are well incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or large spoon, stir just until combined; do not overmix to keep the muffins tender. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra rainbow sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean when done. About 15 minutes works well but ovens may vary.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before removing them. For easier removal when using liners, allow the muffins to cool completely.
- Enjoy and Rate: Enjoy your muffins warm or at room temperature. If you have time, rating the recipe helps the creator and supports their website.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter as this can make the muffins tough.
- Butter can be substituted with all oil if desired, but the butter adds flavor and tenderness.
- Use good quality vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Sprinkles can bleed color into the batter; fold them in gently to minimize this.
- Muffins are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
