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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins: Easy Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins are moist, spiced, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat, but packed with enough fiber and protein to keep you going all morning. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (100g) rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1 cup (120g) whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with cooking spray.
  2. Make the oat flour: Place 1/2 cup of the rolled oats in a food processor or blender. Blitz for about 20-30 seconds until you have a fine, flour-like powder. The remaining 1/2 cup of whole oats will go into the batter later for texture.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, whole wheat pastry flour, the remaining 1/2 cup of whole oats, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk for about 15 seconds to aerate the flour and distribute the leavening agents evenly.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), egg, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. It should look like a thick, creamy orange batter.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to fold them together gently. Stir just until you no longer see streaks of flour—about 10 to 12 folds. A few lumps are totally fine. Overmixing will make the muffins tough and dense.
  6. Add optional mix-ins: If you’re using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, gently fold them in now.
  7. Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. A large cookie scoop makes this super easy. Each cup should be about 3/4 full—don’t overfill, or the muffins will spill over the edges as they rise.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. At the 18-minute mark, start checking for doneness. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they’re done. If it’s wet batter, give them another 2 minutes.
  9. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial—cooling on a rack prevents the bottoms from getting soggy and lets the steam escape, keeping the tops crisp.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until the flour disappears. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Check your baking soda for freshness. Don’t open the oven door for the first 15 minutes of baking. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning. Let muffins cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.

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