Description
Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the creaminess of Greek yogurt, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. These muffins are moist, spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and incredibly easy to make with wholesome ingredients. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that your whole family will love. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or frozen for later, these muffins will satisfy your pumpkin cravings while keeping you on track with healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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).
- Mix wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, oil, egg, vanilla) in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures just until blended; do not overmix.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg