Save A playful, savory muffin pop with a kick of chili and garlic, flecked with colorful sprinkles for a fun twist—perfect for parties or snack time.
The first time I brought out these Chili Garlic Funfetti Muffin Pops for a game night, they disappeared in minutes. Their bright colors and spicy-savory flavors won over even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (190 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Chili flakes: 1/2 tsp
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Plain Greek yogurt: 2 tbsp
- Honey: 2 tbsp
- Garlic, finely minced: 2 tsp
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Finely chopped scallions: 1/4 cup (4 tbsp)
- Fresh parsley, chopped: 2 tbsp
- Colorful sprinkles (jimmies style, not nonpareils): 1/4 cup (32 g)
- Cake pop or lollipop sticks: 18
Instructions
- Prepare oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili flakes.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Combine mixtures:
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in add-ins:
- Gently stir in cheddar cheese, scallions, parsley, and colorful sprinkles.
- Fill muffin cups:
- Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Insert sticks:
- Cool in tin 5 minutes. While still warm, insert a cake pop or lollipop stick into the center of each muffin.
- Cool:
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Save Kids loved helping insert the sticks and choosing their favorite sprinkle colors—the muffins always spark laughter at our gatherings.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, cake pop/lollipop sticks
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (dairy). Double-check sprinkles and cheese for allergens if using alternatives.
Nutritional Information
Each muffin pop: 80 calories, 4 g total fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein
Save Serve these muffin pops warm for extra enjoyment. Their fun colors and savory kick make them a hit at any event.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute dairy-free cheese and plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version without sacrificing flavor.
- → Are these muffin pops spicy?
They have a mild to moderate heat from chili flakes. Adjust the amount or add cayenne for more spice.
- → What sprinkles work best?
Choose jimmies-style sprinkles; avoid nonpareils, as they may affect the texture and color.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep unused pops in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days for best results.
- → Can I freeze muffin pops?
Freezing is possible, but texture may change. Reheat briefly in the oven to refresh after thawing.