Healthy Pumpkin Muffins with Greek Yogurt

These healthy pumpkin muffins are a delightful treat for the fall season. Made with Greek yogurt, they are moist and flavorful, making them a perfect choice for a nutritious snack or breakfast option. Enjoy the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice in these cozy pumpkin muffins.

This recipe for pumpkin muffins with Greek yogurt is easy to follow and incorporates wholesome ingredients, ensuring you can indulge in a delicious treat without the guilt. These Greek yogurt pumpkin muffins are a great addition to your collection of healthy pumpkin recipes.

Easy and Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

These healthy pumpkin muffins are packed with pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, giving them a rich texture and flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin muffins warm or at room temperature.