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Healthy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Starbucks Copycat)

These muffins celebrate fall with pumpkin and warm spices, featuring a creamy center that’s both indulgent and nutritious. Perfect for mornings or snacks!

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp (90g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 6 tbsp (84g) Greek yogurt cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tsp liquid stevia (or adjusted to taste)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp (8g) ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp liquid stevia
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (244g) pumpkin purée, room temperature (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • ½ cup (120mL) nonfat milk

Instructions

  • Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
  • Combine wet ingredients, then add pumpkin puree.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
  • Fill muffin cups and pipe cream cheese filling into the center.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-23 minutes until firm.
  • Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Accurate measurements ensure the perfect muffin texture.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 4.5
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 10