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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

    Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

    By Sherri On February 20, 2015, Updated April 29, 2020 11 Comments

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    5 from 2 votes
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    These delicious Healthy Gingerbread Muffins are such a treat!  Made with healthy swaps for all kinds of yumminess!

    A close up of a coffee cake muffins on a light grey wood table

    I have come to the conclusion that my husband is in love with my muffin making. It has come to the point that I pretty much have to say “These are yours and these are mine”. that’s bad, isn’t it?

    Oh, these gingerbread muffins are so fluffy and moist. They have just the perfect hint of ginger. It makes me wonder why I don’t make more gingerbread cookies throughout the year and not only around the Holidays. Hmmmm. More gingerbread recipes ideas are swirling in my head.

    Grab one of these and a piece of fruit or Greek yogurt for a great healthy breakfast. They also make a fabulous afternoon snack with a cold glass of milk too. Just sayin’.

     

     

    A close up of a coffee cake muffins on a light grey wood table

    How to Make Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

    Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or butter.

    Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for a 30-45 seconds to liquify.

    In a small mixing bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and molasses together.

    In a microwave safe mixing bowl, mix the maple syrup, Greek yogurt,  egg, milk, and ginger.

    Microwave this mixture for about 30 seconds to warm it up to approximately room temperature. (you also want to keep the coconut oil from hardening)

    Then, add the coconut oil and molasses mixture.

    Add the flours, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix slightly to combine.

    Scoop batter evenly into the muffin tin.

    Sprinkle the top of each muffin with Turbinado sugar.

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.

    Cool  slightly.

    ENJOY!!

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    Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

    These delicious healthy Gingerbread Muffins are such a treat! Made with healthy swaps for all kinds of yumminess!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 238kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • ½ cup real maple syrup
    • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour Gluten free or reg whole wheat flour will be fine too
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Turbinado sugar for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or butter.
    • Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for a 30-45 seconds to liquify.
    • In a small bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and molasses together.
    • In a microwave safe mixing bowl, mix the egg, maple syrup, greek yogurt , milk, and ginger.
    • Microwave this mixture for about 30 seconds to warm it up to approximately room temperature. (you also want to keep the coconut oil from hardening)
    • Then, add the coconut oil and molasses mixture.
    • Add the flours, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix slightly to combine.
    • Scoop batter evenly into the muffin tin.
    • Sprinkle the top of each muffin with turbinado sugar.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.
    • Cool slightly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. The Wellness Wife

      March 11, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Yes, I think I will be having these! Always refreshing to see a recipe that I don’t have to adapt. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Sharon

      March 04, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Sharing! Thanks for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday last week! Can’t wait to see what you have been working on this week!

      Reply
    3. Mandee Thomas

      March 03, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Ooo, I’d love to try these! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sherri

        March 03, 2015 at 5:21 pm

        Thank you so much Mandee!

        Reply
    4. Miz Helen

      March 03, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome Gingerbread Muffins! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. Debi @ Adorned From Above

      March 03, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Great muffin recipe. I love gingerbread. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party. Look for the new party up tonight.
      Have a great week.
      Debi @ Adorned From Above

      Reply
    6. Christie

      March 03, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      These look so yummy, and I can’t wait to give them a try! Guess what?? You’re my featured pick of the week at Totally Terrific Tuesday! Be sure to stop by and see your feature!

      Reply
    7. Jann Olson

      February 27, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      I love that these are healthy! An added bonus that they look delicious!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
      hugs,
      Jann

      Reply
    8. Reelika

      February 27, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      These look amazing! I am a total baking fanatic and I must try these ones too, thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Emily

      February 27, 2015 at 8:39 am

      These look wonderful! I pinned for later. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Helen at Casa Costello

      February 26, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      These look divine – I love that you have to control your husband’s cake eating – Mine can demolish a cake or two aswell! Found you through Share your cup Thursday – Feel free to join in with #Bakeoftheweek too x

      Reply

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