Description
Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate fall flavors. These moist, fluffy muffins combine pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt for a creamy texture that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, they cater to both kids and adults alike. With their delightful balance of spices, these muffins will quickly become a family favorite. Ideal for meal prep, you can bake them in advance and enjoy them throughout the week. Get ready to indulge in a treat that’s as healthy as it is tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 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 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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 until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly 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 (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg