Healthier Pumpkin Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome note with these Healthier Pumpkin Muffins, a perfect balance of cozy fall flavors and better-for-you ingredients. Made with whole wheat flour, heart-healthy rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these muffins are moist and satisfying thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce. Spiced with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they’re a guilt-free treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or tea. Customize with optional dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a hint of indulgence! Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe delivers 12 tender, nutrient-packed muffins that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for a quick, grab-and-go snack during the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.25 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 5

If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts.

Step 6

Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy the muffins warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	998.7 grams (998.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2309

Total Fat 76.80g	98%
Saturated Fat 29.10g	146%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 237mg	79%
Sodium 2504mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 374.30g	136%
Dietary Fiber 47.30g	169%
Total Sugars 176.90g
Protein 66.20g	132%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 472mg	36%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 2570mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 61.0%