Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins! Perfectly moist and fluffy, these muffins combine nutritious pumpkin puree and creamy Greek yogurt for a breakfast treat everyone will adore. Packed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they make for a deliciously wholesome snack or quick breakfast option. These muffins not only satisfy your taste buds but also offer essential nutrients, making them ideal for any occasion—from cozy mornings at home to lunchboxes on the go. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy a delightful batch in no time.
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 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 your 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, combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula 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 inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool briefly in the tin 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
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg