Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Fluffy

Instructions:

1. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In a separate large bowl, emulsify the melted oil, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula, stopping the moment no flour streaks remain to maintain a light texture.
4. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until the mixture is velvety and devoid of lumps.
5. Fill each muffin liner halfway with the pumpkin batter.
6. Drop 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each muffin.
7. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and use a toothpick to gently spiral through the layers to create a marble effect.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick inserted into the pumpkin part comes out clean.