Dr Seuss Purple Popcorn Muffins
Transform snack time into pure whimsy with these Dr. Seuss Purple Popcorn Muffins! Bursting with creativity, these vibrant and fun muffins feature a delightful blend of fluffy baked goodness and an unexpected twist of popped popcorn folded right into the batter. Infused with drops of purple food coloring for a playful hue and accented with optional juicy blueberries for a fruity pop, these muffins are as tasty as they are eye-catching. Perfect for children's parties, Seussian-inspired gatherings, or just a whimsical snack, these muffins come together in just 35 minutes, with their soft texture and mild sweetness making them an irresistible treat for all ages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 5 drops purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups popped popcorn, plain
- 0.5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, purple food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using blueberries, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Carefully fold in the popped popcorn, making sure it is evenly distributed while being gentle so as not to crush the popcorn too much.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve these whimsical muffins as a fun treat with their playful popcorn texture and magical purple hue!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1655 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.1 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
