What is the healthiest type of muffin?

Muffins made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and wholesome add-ins like fruit or nuts are among the healthiest.

Is eating baked pumpkin healthy?

Yes, baked pumpkin is rich in fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants, which support immune and eye health.

Two-ingredient muffins (pumpkin puree and cake mix) are quick but less nutritious than recipes made with whole grains and natural sweeteners.

It depends on ingredients. Bakery muffins are often high in sugar and fat, but homemade versions like these can be balanced and nourishing.

Moist, tender, and perfectly spiced, these healthy pumpkin muffins are naturally sweetened and make the coziest fall breakfast or snack.

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree

¼ cup melted salted butter

½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

½ cup maple syrup

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1½ cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

4 tablespoons raw sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Optional: Up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, or cinnamon chips

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. In a bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, melted butter, yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until smooth with no lumps.

5. Fold in desired mix-ins.

6. Spoon 3–4 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle tops with raw sugar if using.

7. Bake for 17–20 minutes until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

8. Cool in the pan for 2–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.

Butter can be swapped with coconut oil or ghee.

Any yogurt works, but Greek yogurt adds creaminess.

Maple syrup can be replaced with honey.

Flax or chia eggs work as egg substitutes but may make muffins flatter.

Any flour can be used: all-purpose, spelt, or white whole wheat.

Homemade pumpkin spice: 1½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp cloves, ½ tsp allspice.