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Eggnog Muffins

These Eggnog Muffins are festive and delicious, but are made healthier with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 24 muffins
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • Muffins:
  • 2 ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup unrefined sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup low fat egg nog
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • Glaze:
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • nutmeg for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Gently grease muffin tins or line them with muffin cups.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the Greek yogurt, egg nog, vanilla and melted butter.
  • Add the wet ingredients to dry and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick placed in the center of muffin comes out dry.
  • Allow to cool in muffin tins for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack.
  • Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and Greek yogurt in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour glaze on top of each muffin. Gently sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled and glazed muffins in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place cooled and glazed muffins in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg