Very Vanilla Muffins are loaded with delicious vanilla flavor and lightened up with Truvia®. Delicious, fluffy, healthier muffins for breakfast or snacks…and so easy to make! Sure to become a new family favorite.
Memory-Making Vanilla Muffins
Ah, vanilla muffins. They take me right back to childhood. My mom used to make this vanilla muffins recipe, and they are the best! Growing up, there was nothing better than waking up to the smell of them or coming home from school and finding them waiting for us. It’s fascinating how food can do that – take us back to a specific point in time. I remember loving these muffins – the simple, delicious vanilla flavor, the distinctive bump that forms on top. And I remember never feeling like one was enough!
My kids were the exact same way when I made these very vanilla muffins for them the other day. Absolutely in love! Who knew vanilla muffins could be so alluring? They clearly agreed that one is NOT enough…..they devoured them! My kids are like that. Devourers of all things delicious, especially if it’s a vanilla flavored treat.
Very Vanilla Recipes That My Kids Love:
- Vanilla cake batter muffin tops
- No Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vanilla Green Tea Smoothie
It’s hard to imagine them any other way, but the reality is, my kids are lucky. Not all kids have the opportunity to devour delicious homemade muffins, and in fact, some kids (too many) go hungry. Well, today I’d like to share a little bit about what Truvia® is doing to combat childhood hunger.
On World Food Day 2012, the brand joined with the World Food Programme to launch its Sharing a Sweet Future campaign. Now in its third year, nearly $1 million in contributions from the Truvia® brand has been used to help develop sustainable communities in Bolivia, a region of critical need with one of the highest rates of nutritional deficiencies in South America.
A staggering 40% of the Bolivian population is unable to afford adequate food and 65% of all rural households are unable to afford the minimum recommended caloric intake. Which means that the majority of Bolivia’s children are suffering from nutritional deficiencies. It’s a reality I can’t even imagine. But this 3-year campaign has improved school meals for over 67,000 Bolivian schoolchildren, installed 258 energy efficient stoves, and supplied 130 metric tons of fortified vegetable oil to cook 2 school meals per day.
The program has had a positive impact on faculty, students, and parents, alike. As one father said, “As [a] parent [I] am very satisfied that the children have a daily breakfast and lunch at the school. The products provided by WFP and the Municipality allow them to have a diversified diet.”
Although the “Sharing a Sweet Future” campaign is just one element of Truvia® brand’s comprehensive corporate responsibility program, clearly it’s an important one, and one we can all feel good about.
How to Make Very Vanilla Muffins:
Very Vanilla Muffins
These Very Vanilla Muffins are loaded with delicious vanilla flavor and lightened up with Truvia®. Perfect for breakfast or snack….and they couldn’t be easier to make!
- 1/2 c. Truvia Baking Blend
- 2 large eggs
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 c. milk
- 1/4 c. vanilla Greek yogurt
- 4 Tbsp. butter (melted)
- 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- Combine eggs and Truvia Baking Blend in a large mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
- Stir flour and baking powder together; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk.
- Add Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract and beat thoroughly.
- Grease muffin tins; fill cups 3/4 full.
- Bake at 375 degrees 18-20 minutes.
I’ve partnered with Truvia® to bring you this post, but as always, all opinions are my own.
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’ve never had a vanilla muffin before, but I definitely need to try these after hearing your description. I bet your house smelled AMAZING when these were baking! Love how fluffy these are, too!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says
$1 million in contributions?! That’s amazing! What a great recipe for a great cause! <3
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Such an important cause!! And I love these muffins. They look perfect!
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
Sounds like a very comforting treat and a delicious way to support a very worthy cause!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
These look delicious. They wouldn’t last in my house. I totally pinned these to try them out soon.
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
I’ve never made vanilla muffins but they sound absolutely scrumptious! And great to see Truvia supporting such a wonderful cause!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Kudos to Truvia for doing their part to help feed those in need. Your muffins look delicious. Thanks for doing your part to support this wonderful cause.
Jess says
These look great! I have some Truvia on hand so I’m happy to support a company that’s doing so much for others. I can’t wait to try these – thanks Cathy!!!
eat good 4 life says
These are just perfect. Vanilla flavored muffins are my ultimate favorite muffins of all times. Your recipe looks delicious.
Caroline says
Wonderful cause and fantastic recipe! Look at the crown on those muffins! Perfect. I love vanilla so much…making these this week!
Kristen says
Cathy, these remind me of something my mom would have made too–so good!
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
Wow, $1 Million can provide a lot of nutrition for those in need. Just another reminder for me to be thankful for what I have today!
BTW, these muffins look perfectly amazing! <3 I have to agree that one would definitely not be enough over here either!
Grace says
Can’t wait to try this out! Looks so delicious! 🙂
Wendy says
People do love their chocolate….but I am a vanilla lover above all! 🙂 These are my kind of muffin. Vanilla front and center. Thank you for sharing the information about Truvia’s Sweet Future Initiative.
Sabrina says
Wow, I had no idea that Truvia was doing such fantastic work in Bolivia. I always try to support companies that use their success to create good in the world! Your muffins look delicious- thank you for sharing.
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
Oh wow, I’m making these stat!