What You’ll Learn in This Post

• How warm spices and molasses create classic gingerbread flavor

• Why these muffins work well as a balanced seasonal snack

• How adding just better.® prebiotic fiber makes every recipe fiber-rich 

JBB Recipe of the Week:
Festive Holiday Gingerbread Muffins

Holiday baking often leans heavily into sweets, yet many of us want something seasonal that feels comforting without tipping into dessert territory. These festive gingerbread snack muffins fit that middle ground. They bring together molasses and warm spices in a soft, satisfying texture that hits the spot when you’re ready for a seasonal treat!

These muffins settle nicely into snack time and go well with yogurt, cottage cheese, or a few nuts. Their simple gingerbread flavor brings a seasonal note without being overly sweet. 

Ingredient Highlight

Molasses: Molasses brings the hallmark depth that defines gingerbread. Its darker flavor adds richness and moisture, giving each muffin a warm seasonal character that feels right at home during the winter months.

Ginger: Ground ginger sets the tone with gentle heat. It’s the primary spice that signals gingerbread flavor, and optional fresh-grated ginger can brighten the overall profile for those who enjoy a sharper note.

Ceylon Cinnamon: Ceylon cinnamon provides an aromatic layer that complements the ginger and molasses. It helps build the familiar seasonal flavor in these muffins.

Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds moisture and supports the overall structure of the muffins, giving them an even texture that complements the warm spices.

just better.® prebiotic fiber: This recipe uses ¾ cup of our single-ingredient, non-GMO soluble corn fiber, adding 60 grams of prebiotic fiber directly to the batter. It disappears into the mix, leaving the muffins tasting exactly the way gingerbread muffins should—warm, spiced, and soft. It’s a simple way to add more fiber to a homemade snack without changing flavor or texture.

These ingredients come together to create snack-friendly high-fiber gingerbread muffins that feel festive without overwhelming sweetness. 

Festive Holiday Gingerbread Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 ½ teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves or allspice

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup just better.® prebiotic fiber (5g of fiber per muffin)

⅓ cup molasses

1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

⅓ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup avocado oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup milk (unsweetened almond milk or dairy)

Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with liners.

Whisk the flour, ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or allspice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk the molasses, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

Sprinkle just better.® prebiotic fiber evenly over the wet mixture and whisk until fully dissolved. Add the fresh grated ginger if using.

Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 3 to 5 minutes.

Divide the batter evenly into the lined muffin pan.

Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool briefly in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

Storage Tips

Store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. They can also be frozen and thawed quickly at room temperature.

Cooking with just better.®

just better.® prebiotic fiber blends into recipes without altering taste or texture, making it a natural fit for muffins, quick breads, pancakes, soups, and sauces. It’s a simple way to make every recipe instantly fiber-rich while closing the fiber gap in your day! 

That wraps up this week’s Recipe of the Week. We hope these gingerbread snack muffins add a little seasonal comfort to your kitchen. Check back next week for another fiber-rich recipe to add to your snack and meal rotation! 

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