Description
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a moist and tender muffin. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients:
- 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
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with liners.
- Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients – Combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, and Greek yogurt. Beat in oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients – Whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir until just combined.
- Step 5: Fill Muffin Pan and Bake – Scoop batter into muffin pan, bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve – Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, you can fold in some chopped nuts or seeds into the batter.
- These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time for quick breakfasts or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Healthy, Greek Yogurt, Pumpkin, Muffins, Breakfast, Snack
