Healthy Pumpkin Muffins: The Ultimate Recipe Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid over-mixing!
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with batter and sprinkle with optional pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg