Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins! These delightful treats are not only easy to make but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Made with wholesome pumpkin puree and creamy Greek yogurt, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with autumn spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a satisfying snack anytime, they can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save them for later—they’re sure to please both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 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 mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Grease a muffin pan or line it with muffin liners. Divide the batter evenly into each muffin cup.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg