Sweet and nutty, these muffins make a nice finish to any dinner. If you have one left over, try it as a breakfast treat with your morning coffee.

Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sweet and nutty, these muffins make a nice finish to any dinner. If you have one left over, try it as a breakfast treat with your morning coffee.

Ready In: 40 minutes

Level: Medium


Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Yields: 12 Muffins

    Ingredients

    Streusel

  • 1/2 c pecan pieces
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips

  • Muffin Batter

  • 1 c Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Smooth & Creamy Vanilla Yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp butter (softened)
  • 2/3 c sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 c pumpkin purée
  • 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 12-muffin tin or use paper liners. In a small bowl combine streusel ingredients and then set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl or electric mixer combine yogurt, butter, and sugar. Mix well. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin. In another bowl add the rest of dry ingredients together. Add dry mixture to yogurt pumpkin mixture.

Step 3

Fill muffin liners 2/3 full. Press streusel mixture on top. Bake for 16-18 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes.