Description
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Bursting with pumpkin goodness and warm spices, these moist muffins are not only easy to prepare but also guilt-free. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, they will fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma that’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter. Optionally top with oats or nuts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg