Description
Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors, making them a fantastic choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These muffins offer a moist texture thanks to pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, while spices like cinnamon and nutmeg provide that cozy fall essence. With natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, you can indulge guilt-free. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, these muffins are kid-friendly and sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them warm or store them for later; they’re versatile enough to satisfy any craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla essence until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed—do not overmix.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg