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Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins


  • Author: urbanrecipes1gmail-com
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist and tasty muffins made with Greek yogurt and pumpkin, offering a healthy option for breakfast or snacks.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for topping


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. If you want, fold in chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can freeze them for about three months.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American