Gingerbread Coffeecake Muffins

Name: Gingerbread Coffeecake Muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt (you substitute for another plain 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; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 4 tbsp brown sugar

Spiced whole wheat muffins with warm gingerbread flavors, made tender with Greek yogurt and apple cider reduction, topped with a cinnamon-brown sugar crumb.

Glycemic Load: 20.6 (High)

254 calories per serving

Serves: 12

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: sipandscone.com

About This Calculation

Gingerbread Coffeecake Muffins has a high glycemic load of 20.6 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are whole wheat flour (GL 8.6), brown sugar (GL 5.3), whole wheat flour (GL 3.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.