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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins That Are Actually Moist & Delicious

The best healthy pumpkin muffins made with whole wheat flour, pure pumpkin puree, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This easy recipe creates incredibly moist, fluffy, and delicious muffins perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups Whole Wheat Flour Or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 0.5 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature preferred
  • 0.33 cup Melted Coconut Oil Or other neutral oil

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk and Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalProtein: 4gFat: 7gFiber: 3g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: Mix batter only until the flour is just incorporated for a tender, fluffy texture.
Storage: Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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