Save to Pinterest Tender, moist muffins bursting with fresh strawberries and creamy yogurt—perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
I first baked these for my family's busy weekday mornings, and they quickly became a favorite. The mix of creamy yogurt and fresh strawberries gives each bite a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Large eggs: 2
- Plain Greek yogurt: 1 cup (240 g)
- Vegetable oil or melted butter: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and diced: 1 1/2 cups (200 g)
- Coarse sugar (optional): 1 tbsp, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Prepare oven and tin:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, yogurt, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine mixtures:
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Add strawberries:
- Fold in diced strawberries.
- Fill muffin tin:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar, if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping fold in the strawberries. Sometimes, we enjoy these muffins warm with a little honey on top for weekend breakfasts together.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, wire rack: all you'll need to make these easy muffins from scratch.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs, dairy, wheat (gluten). May contain traces of nuts or soy if ingredients are processed in shared facilities.
Nutritional Information
Each muffin has about 170 calories, 6 g of fat, 25 g carbohydrates, and 4 g of protein.
Save to Pinterest Serve these cheerful muffins with tea or coffee for a cozy start to your day. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, frozen strawberries work, but thaw and drain excess moisture before adding them to the batter.
- → Is Greek yogurt necessary?
Greek yogurt provides moisture and flavor, but regular plain yogurt can also be used with similar results.
- → Can I substitute other fruits?
Absolutely! Blueberries, raspberries, or diced peaches are excellent choices for swapping the strawberries.
- → How do I prevent dense muffins?
Mix the batter gently and only until ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
- → What is the best way to store these muffins?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for longer freshness.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these muffins contain eggs and dairy but no meat, making them vegetarian-friendly.