These strawberry muffins are a delightful blend of sweet and fruity flavors, featuring fresh strawberries and a moist, tender crumb. With a combination of granulated and brown sugars, these muffins have a perfectly balanced sweetness, complemented by a hint of vanilla. The sweetened yogurt adds extra moisture, making each bite irresistibly soft.
Why You'll Love This:
The fresh strawberries provide bursts of juicy flavor in every muffin, making them irresistibly tasty. These muffins are simple to make and perfect for a quick breakfast, a snack on the go, or a sweet addition to any meal.
Perfect Occasion:
These muffins are ideal for a spring brunch, a picnic, or as a comforting snack during a coffee break. They’re also wonderful for packing in lunches or serving at a casual gathering with friends and family.
Decoration Tips:
After baking, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar for a sweet, decorative touch. For a more festive look, you can add a light drizzle of vanilla glaze or top each muffin with a fresh strawberry slice before serving.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup diced strawberries
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sweetened yogurt and milk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these lovely strawberry muffins, perfect for a delightful treat that brings a touch of sweetness to your day!