J D's Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

Start your day with the warm, spiced flavors of J D's Healthy Gingerbread Muffins—a wholesome twist on a seasonal favorite! These moist, hearty muffins combine the natural sweetness of molasses, honey, and unsweetened applesauce with the nutritious benefits of whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and Greek yogurt. Infused with cozy spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they deliver the classic gingerbread flavor you crave, all while being low in refined sugar and packed with fiber. Perfect for a festive breakfast, snack, or even a holiday brunch, these muffins are easy to make and ready in just 35 minutes. Serve them warm with a dollop of yogurt or enjoy them on the go—either way, they’re a guilt-free way to indulge in the holiday spirit!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, unsweetened applesauce, molasses, honey, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Don't overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 5

Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Enjoy the muffins warm, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1645.7

Total Fat 18.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 231.8mg	0%
Sodium 2205.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 171.5g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 103.8IU	0%
Calcium 817.4mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 3703.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 78.7%