Healthy Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Delicious & Nutritious Recipe Guide
A delicious and nutritious recipe for muffins that combines the flavors of coffee cake with the health benefits of Greek yogurt.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, applesauce, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Feel free to substitute the whole wheat flour with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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