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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are moist, spiced treats packed with fiber and vitamins from pumpkin, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts, these muffins deliver warmth and nutrition in every bite with a tender texture and cozy autumn flavors.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
  • 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Additional spices like cloves or cardamom to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt (or applesauce), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Bring it All Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep muffins tender. Fold in any optional nuts or chocolate chips now.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and better texture.
  • Start checking for doneness at 18 minutes to avoid drying muffins out.
  • Toast nuts before adding for enhanced flavor and crunch.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 3 months and reheat in microwave or toaster oven.

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