Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins: Easy, Guilt-Free Delight
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful guilt-free treat packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for any time of the day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to ensure your muffins stay fluffy.
- Feel free to substitute the honey or maple syrup with your preferred sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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