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Scrumptious Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins – these muffins are so delicious, your family will never guess that they are actually packed with nutrition!Recipe for healthy Pumpkin Muffins that also happen to be delicious!

It’s that time of year again. Time for all things pumpkin! Some people might get sick of it, but I love pumpkin season. I love starting the day off with a yummy pumpkin muffin. Not only are they tasty, they make the house smell great for the rest of the day!

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins made with whole wheat and honey. These muffins are delicious!

I found the recipe for these muffins scrawled on a piece of notebook paper in my miscellaneous recipe box. I can’t remember where I got it, but I’m glad I discovered it, because these muffins are so yummy!

Recipe for healthy pumpkin muffins that also taste fantastic. The whole family will love this recipe!

They have whole wheat flour, yogurt, honey, nuts, and even some grated carrots tossed in. But despite all those healthy ingredients, my entire family gobbled them right up. I used semi sweet chocolate chips, but you could substitute raisins or Craisins if you prefer.
Healthy Pumpkin Muffin recipe. Packed with nutrition, these pumpkin muffins are also tasty!
 
I hope you like these muffins as much as we do. Enjoy!
healthy pumpkin muffins recipe collage

 

Here are a few more of my favorite pumpkin breakfast recipes:

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is perfect for fall brunch, breakfast, or even dessert!

White Chocolate Pumpkin Scones
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

 

Recipe for Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

 

Yield: 1 dozen

Scrumptious Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Scrumptious Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

These tasty pumpkin muffins are loaded with healthy ingredients!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with non stick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix pumpkin, yogurt, honey, butter, egg, and vanilla together in a small mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients to flour mixture and stir till just moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Fill 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 234 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 329mg Carbohydrates: 34g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 17g Protein: 5g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Bread- Muffins and Scones
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