Glazed Pear Muffins Weight Watchers
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Glazed Pear Muffins, a Weight Watchers-friendly treat that brings together warm, spiced flavors and wholesome ingredients. These delightful muffins feature juicy diced pears folded into a tender batter made with unsweetened applesauce, nonfat Greek yogurt, and just a hint of cinnamon for a cozy twist. Each bite is topped with a light vanilla glaze for a touch of sweetness that feels indulgent without overdoing it. Ready in just 35 minutes and clocking in at a points-friendly serving size, these muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go, a mid-afternoon snack, or even a guilt-free dessert. Make a batch of these moist and flavorful muffins, and enjoy a healthier take on a bakery favorite while staying on track with your goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Pear (ripe, peeled, and diced)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk (low-fat or nonfat)
- 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the applesauce, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced pear gently to distribute evenly in the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the muffins have completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the muffins using a spoon. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2116 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.9 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1045 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
