Description
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. Packed with pumpkin goodness and warm spices, these muffins are a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, yogurt, honey, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet, stir until just combined. Fold in optional ingredients.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For extra protein, use a high-protein Greek yogurt.
- You can swap the oats for oat flour for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
