Healthy Coffee Cake Muffins (with a Greek Yogurt Secret!)

These Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins are incredibly moist, delightfully fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon spice. I find them simply irresistible for breakfast or a snack, especially with that buttery sweet crumble topping. They come together easily for a truly satisfying treat any time of day.

Starting the new year (or honestly, any time) doesn’t always need to mean throwing out every delicious thing you enjoy. I believe that making goals attainable is key to sticking with them long term. That’s especially true when it comes to finding balance in healthy eating and simply enjoying food. I’m not someone who thrives on cutting out entire food groups, but I absolutely love discovering and creating healthier versions of my favorite treats that still taste just as amazing. It brings me joy to whip up something at home with nourishing ingredients that rivals or even surpasses the store-bought version. One ingredient I consistently turn to is plain Greek yogurt. I use it in so many ways. It’s fantastic swirled into soups, makes creamy frosting, boosts smoothies, works perfectly in baked goods like these muffins, or is delicious just enjoyed plain with a little honey. It adds wonderful protein and a lovely tang.

These coffee cake Greek yogurt muffins are genuinely some of the best muffins I have ever baked. They capture the sweet, rich flavor of classic coffee cake beautifully. They are absolutely perfect for a leisurely weekend morning spent cozy with a cup of coffee. But let’s be real, they are equally amazing on a hectic Monday when you’re grabbing your coffee and a muffin on the way out the door.

Baking the Most Delicious Coffee Cake Greek Yogurt Muffins

Getting started with these delightful muffins is quite simple. You will only need a few basic ingredients, two mixing bowls to keep your wet and dry ingredients separate, a standard muffin pan, and muffin liners. I personally love using reusable silicone muffin liners because they make removing the muffins so easy and prevent any sticking whatsoever. You’ll truly be amazed by how delicious these muffins turn out, proving that healthier baking can be incredibly rewarding.

Gathering Your Ingredients

Here’s what you will need to make these wonderful muffins. Each component plays a role in creating that perfect coffee cake flavor and texture.

• Oat flour
• Large eggs
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Milk of your choice
• Melted coconut oil
• Brown sugar
• Baking powder
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla extract

For the crumb topping, you will need:

• Coconut flour
• Brown sugar
• Melted butter or coconut oil
• Cinnamon

Exploring Ingredient Options

I find oat flour to be a fantastic base for baked goods. It’s generally affordable, creates a lovely texture, and you can even make it yourself by simply blending rolled oats until they reach a flour-like consistency. If you prefer buying it, there are many great options available. If you decide to make your own, using organic rolled oats is a good starting point.

As I mentioned before, Greek yogurt is a star ingredient in my kitchen. I use plain Greek yogurt frequently, whether it’s for baking, blending into smoothies, or simply topping it with fruit and nuts. It adds moisture and richness to baked goods without excess fat.

Considering Possible Swaps

Please note that I have not personally tested every possible substitution in this specific recipe. I offer these suggestions in the hope they might help those needing to make adjustments. I cannot guarantee the exact outcome.

• To potentially make these muffins vegan, you could experiment with using a non-dairy milk alternative, an unsweetened non-dairy yogurt option, and an egg substitute. A popular egg substitute is a flax egg, made by combining flaxseed meal with water. You could also try using applesauce or mashed banana as egg replacers, though you might need to adjust the baking powder slightly with applesauce.
• If you don’t have oat flour, you could try using almond flour, regular all purpose flour, or a gluten-free all purpose flour blend instead.
• Coconut sugar can often be used in place of brown sugar if that fits your dietary needs or preference.
• Regular melted butter can easily be used instead of the melted coconut oil if you prefer.

Simple Steps for Making the Muffins

Putting these muffins together is quite simple. First, get your oven preheating to the correct temperature and arrange your silicone muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin pan. In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until they are well combined. Next, blend in the rest of your wet ingredients. This includes the Greek yogurt, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything until the wet mixture is smooth and uniform.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Combine the oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, making sure they are evenly distributed. Now, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir everything together until you no longer see any dry pockets or clumps and the batter is smooth.

Spoon the muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup. Aim to fill them about three-quarters of the way full.

Prepare the simple crumble topping next. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping. Mix them together using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble topping generously over the batter in each muffin cup.

Bake the muffins for the recommended time, usually between 22 and 24 minutes. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, they are ready. Let the muffins cool in the pan for just a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

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