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Strawberry Cardamom Muffins with Yogurt

Updated: May 17, 2023 · Published: Feb 24, 2020 by Laura Yautz · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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These strawberry muffins with yogurt are lightly, but perfectly sweet, allowing the strawberries really shine. We're leaving out oil and butter completely, too, thanks to a secret baking ingredient - yogurt! You'll never taste it, but it's a great substitute for oil and eggs here!

Pssst! Don’t forget to stop by the end of this post and grab my free list of more heart health baking substitutions!

This post is sponsored by Forager Project Cashewmilk Yogurt. I have been provided free product in exchange for my honest opinions. All opinions expressed, as well as the recipe Strawberry Cardamom Muffins, are my own.

Stack of 3 muffins, with one additional muffin leaning against the stack. Tub of Forager Project Cashewmilk yogurt visible in the background.

These strawberry whole wheat muffins are healthier then typical muffins, and certainly healthier than cupcakes. But let me say, right here and now, that these are still treats to be eaten sparingly. We all need a treat once in a while! And why not have one that isn't completely devoid of nutrition?

I made these muffins heart-healthier by first swapping out refined white flour for whole wheat pastry flour. Sometimes whole wheat flour baked good can be dry, but using whole wheat pastry flour keeps them light and fluffy!

As I mentioned, I used yogurt instead of eggs and oil. Not only was that a great oil and egg replacer, but it kept the end product moist and delicious! I used Forager Project Unsweetened Cashewmilk Yogurt. I highly recommend it! Forager Project is making it easier than ever to eat more plants! They know that diets rich in plants have been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. Check out this store locator to find Forager Project products near you!

I opted to use honey in this recipe instead of plain sugar. Honestly, there's not a lot of nutritional difference between the two. Honey does have a bit more nutrition, but you shouldn't be eating enough of it to matter. It's still an added sugar. I chose honey because I like the taste. If you are vegan, or prefer not to use honey for whatever reason, you can use regular sugar or maple syrup. Maple syrup will change the taste of your muffins.

On the other hand, these muffins do have a good bit of vitamin C (because of the strawberries) and 12% of your daily fiber. Not bad for a treat, huh?

You might like to check out some other healthier muffin recipes, too, like Peanut Butter Banana Mini Muffins, and Whole Wheat Carrot Turmeric Muffins.

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  • 📖 Recipe
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Ingredients

Baking from scratch doesn't have to be hard or include tons of different ingredients. We're using just a handful of ingredients, most of which are pantry ingredients, anyway.

Ingredients for strawberry muffins, labeled.
  • Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Cardamom
  • Cashewmilk Yogurt
  • Honey
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Fresh Strawberries

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

To make fresh strawberry muffins, start by finding the reddest, freshest strawberries you can. Prepare your muffin tin by lining it with muffin cups, or spraying with non-stick cooking spray.

Diced strawberries on a cutting board.

Dice up your strawberries into small pieces - remember they are going into muffins, so you don't want huge chunks!

Bowl of diced strawberries with flour on them.

Toss the strawberries with a little flour, and set aside.

Dry ingredients in a bowl.

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Wet ingredients mixed together.

In a smaller bowl, combine all the wet ingredients, and whisk.

Wet ingredients poured into dry ingredients.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Ingredients mixed into a batter.

Stir into a batter, until just combined.

Diced strawberries added to the muffin batter.

Dump the strawberries into the batter.

Diced strawberries folded into the muffin batter.

Gently fold the strawberries into the batter.

Muffin batter scooped into lined muffin pan.

Scoop the batter into a prepared muffin pan, filling the cups about ¾ to ⅞ full.

Baked strawberry muffins, in a muffin tin.

Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Hint: to fold something into a batter means to gently mix with big sweeping motions - we're not beating the batter here!

Substitutions

In baking you generally don't want to deviate wildly from the recipe unless you really know what you're doing. Here are some substitutions that do work here.

  • Yogurt - use any unsweetened yogurt you like, but you might want to avoid very thick varieties like Greek yogurt and Skyr.
  • Milk - use unsweetened soymilk, cashewmilk, cow's milk, or any other dairy or non-dairy beverage you prefer. They'll all work in this recipe!
  • Sweetener - other options are table sugar, maple syrup, coconut sugar, etc.

This recipe has not been tested with gluten free flour options, so I can't say how they would turn out if you decide to try it.

Variations

These fresh strawberry muffins are so delicious the way they are. But you might like these other variations as well!

  • Blueberry - use 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries instead of strawberries to make blueberry cardamom muffins
  • Floral - add a teaspoon or two of rose water to the batter for a light floral taste

Equipment

For these strawberry whole wheat muffins, you will need these items:

  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Muffin pan and muffin cups
  • Large spoon or scoop

Storage

Cool the the whole wheat strawberry muffins completely, then store in an airtight container on the counter for up for 4 days.

These muffins can be frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Top tip

It's important to only bake these muffins until the toothpick comes out of the center clean, and no longer. The muffins will start to get tough if they are overbaked.

FAQ

Why are my muffins sticking to the paper cups?

Because these muffins are more delicate and very low fat, they have a tendency to stick more to the wrappers. If that bothers you, lightly spray the inside of the wrappers with nonstick cooking spray before filling them with batter.

Why do you coat the strawberries with flour?

Coating the strawberries with a little flour before adding them to the batter prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the muffin during baking. You can skip that step if you want, but your strawberries won't be evenly distributed through your muffins.

Overhead image of muffins on a wire rack.

Heart Healthy Baking Substitutes

Baking can be tricky to make healthy! If you’re looking for more tips, make sure to get my list of Heart Healthy Baking Substitutes:

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Strawberry Muffins with Yogurt (they're great with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or for snacks!):

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  • A bowl of celery soup, garnished with microgreens, black sesame seeds and yogurt. A side salad is in the background.
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  • Overhead picture of large plate with salad on it.
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📖 Recipe

Close up of a strawberry muffin on a wire rack.

Strawberry Cardamom Muffins with Yogurt

Laura Yautz
These delicious muffins are made with whole grains, delicious spice, honey, and fresh strawberries for a healthier version of your favorite snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Bread, Food Gift, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups + 2 teaspoons Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cashewmilk Yogurt
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Pint Fresh Strawberries diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare muffin tin by lining with muffin cups, or greasing.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cardamom.
  • In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, honey, vanilla, and almond milk.
  • Pour the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
  • Toss the diced strawberries with 2 teaspoons of flour.
  • Gently fold strawberries into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove to a wire cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before eating, if you can wait that long!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 140kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 30.6g (10%)Protein: 3.4g (7%)Fat: 1.6g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 11.2mgPotassium: 305.6mg (9%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 13.3g (15%)Vitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 17.6mg (21%)Calcium: 110mg (11%)Iron: 1.1mg (6%)

*Nutrition information is an estimate, and will change based on the brand and individual ingredients and amounts you use. This is provided for your convenience only.

Keyword cardamom, strawberry muffins, whole grain muffins, yogurt muffins
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Food safety

These are important safety tips for strawberry muffins with yogurt:

  • Wash hands before beginning, whenever they are soiled, and after touching face, hair, pets, etc.
  • Cook foods completely through
  • Do not taste the raw batter. Even without raw eggs in it, raw flour is not a ready-to-eat product and can harbor illness-causing bacteria.
  • Never leave cooking food unattended

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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