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Simple Mango Muffins for Kids: Soft & Sweet Snack Recipe - Easy, Family-Friendly Baking

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh ripe mango (about 1 heaping cup finely chopped or pureed)
  • All-purpose flour (1 3/4 cups)
  • Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
  • Baking soda (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Granulated sugar (1/2 cup; can reduce slightly for younger kids)
  • Plain yogurt (1/2 cup; Greek or regular)
  • Neutral oil (1/3 cup; canola, sunflower, or light olive oil)
  • Eggs (2 large)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Optional add-ins: cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), lime zest (1 teaspoon), shredded coconut (1/4 cup), mini white chocolate chips (1/4 cup)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. Prep the mango: Peel and finely chop ripe mango, or pulse it into a chunky puree. You want about 1 cup. If it’s very juicy, lightly blot with a paper towel so the batter doesn’t get watery.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sugar, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the mango and any zest.
  5. Combine gently: Pour wet into dry. Stir with a spatula just until the flour disappears. It’s okay if the batter looks a little lumpy. Overmixing makes tough muffins.
  6. Fill the cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, about 3/4 full. Sprinkle a pinch of sugar or coconut on top if you like a light crust.
  7. Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes, until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If using mini muffins, start checking at 10 minutes.
  8. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool. They’ll finish setting as they cool, staying soft inside.