Description
These fluffy, buttery vanilla muffins are swirled with vibrant colors for a whimsical, Seuss-inspired treat. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or brightening up any day, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar as a substitute)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Food coloring gel (red, blue, yellow, or any preferred colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into three or four small bowls. Add gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is even.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of colored batter into each muffin cup, alternating colors. Fill each cup about 3/4 full.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors in each muffin cup. Do not overmix.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze muffins for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Seuss Color Explosion Muffins, colorful muffins, vanilla muffins, party treats