Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Coffeecake Muffins, a delightful treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy mornings. These muffins are infused with warming spices such as cinnamon and ginger, complemented by the unique sweetness of apple cider. Topped with a crunchy crumble that adds texture, they make an excellent breakfast option or a sweet snack throughout the day. Easy to prepare, these muffins are not only delicious but also feature wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and yogurt, ensuring you can enjoy them guilt-free. Bake a batch to share at your next holiday brunch or simply savor them with your favorite warm beverage!
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour (for crumble topping)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for crumble topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for crumble topping)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar (for crumble topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a non-stick muffin pan.
- In a saucepan, heat apple cider until boiling; reduce to simmer for 10 minutes until halved. Stir in melted butter and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add 1 cup of the apple cider mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gently mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients in two batches until just combined. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider folding in nuts or dried fruit into the batter before baking. If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute whole wheat flour with a suitable gluten-free blend.