Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect autumn treat – moist, flavorful, and packed with real pumpkin and spices. Enjoy them for a quick breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
Ingredients
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground ginger
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. – In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
3. – In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
4. – Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. – Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
6. – Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. – Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a fun variation, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American