Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins, a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. These muffins are packed with nutritious ingredients such as pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, ensuring a moist texture and rich flavor without compromising on health. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that is sure to please the whole family, including picky eaters. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg make these muffins comforting and ideal for any time of year. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and pair them with fresh fruit or nut butter for an extra boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup veggie oil
- 1 egg
- 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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, veggie oil, and egg until smooth. Stir in vanilla essence.
- In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg