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 blend)
- 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, and salt
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg