Gingerbread Muffin Recipe

Gingerbread muffins bring a cozy, holiday-inspired flavour to school breakfast programs year round. With warm spices like cinnamon, ginger and molasses, they offer a nutritious and comforting start to the day. Try the recipe below to add a festive touch to your morning menu! 

Serves: 12 muffins 

Ingredients: 

• 1½ cups (375 ml) whole wheat flour 

• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda 

• 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon 

• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger 

• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) ground allspice or cloves 

• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt 

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup 

• ¼ cup (60 ml) blackstrap molasses 

• 1 egg, at room temperature 

• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract 

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) plain Greek yogurt 

• ½ cup (120 ml) milk or plant-based beverage 

• ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with liners and spray the inside lightly with nonstick spray. 

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside. 

In another bowl, whisk the maple syrup, molasses, egg, vanilla, yogurt, milk and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.  

Divide batter evenly into the muffin liners, filling halfway.  

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-gingerbread-muffins-video/