Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins, a nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These muffins combine the creamy richness of Greek yogurt with the natural sweetness of pumpkin, resulting in a moist and flavorful bite that the whole family will love. With a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins not only taste great but are also easy to make. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that is sure to satisfy cravings while keeping health in mind.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup 2% 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, mix whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Line a muffin tin with liners and spoon the batter into each liner until two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 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: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg