Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins. Perfectly moist and bursting with warm spices, these muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt, they offer a nutritious twist without compromising on taste. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that your whole family will love. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them an excellent make-ahead option for busy weeks. Let the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin muffins fill your kitchen and enjoy every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 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).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla essence until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed—do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into muffin liners or greased muffin tins and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg