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One-Bowl Whole-Grain Savory Pumpkin and Sage Muffins Recipe

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 23, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026
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One-Bowl Whole-Grain Savory Pumpkin and Sage Muffins Recipe with measured ingredients, 30-minute total timing, 12-serving yield, oven settings, and step-by-step instructions.

One-Bowl Whole-Grain Savory Pumpkin and Sage Muffins Recipe
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Total 30 min
Servings 12
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Servings12
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 12
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage (or 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra savory flavor)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, dried sage, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, yogurt, olive oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined - the batter will be thick and slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  4. If using, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped onion until evenly distributed.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives on top for a fresh finish.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or party finger food.
  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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