4.41 58 Published Sep 06, 2021, Updated Aug 26, 2024
Why You’ll Love These Muffins
They’re packed with pumpkin flavor and fall spices! The texture is perfection… they’re super moist without a lot of added oil. Simple ingredients! You likely have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. They store really well. Make them for meal prep and enjoy these muffins for breakfast, snack or dessert all week long.
Here’s What You Need
whole wheat pastry flour – I love baking with whole wheat pastry flour! It is packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and is really easy to bake with. All-purpose flour works as well. baking powder and baking soda – helps the muffins rise. cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice – the perfect spice pairings for this recipe. You can make your own pumpkin pie spice or buy a pre-mixed blend. sea salt – a hint of salt brings all of the flavors together! pumpkin puree – use canned pumpkin puree or make homemade pumpkin puree! If you are using store-bought, make sure the ingredient list is just pumpkin… don’t accidentally buy pumpkin pie filling! Pumpkin pie filling is loaded with added sugar. coconut sugar – we’re using coconut sugar instead of brown sugar or white sugar in this recipe. It also gives the muffins a darker color. maple syrup – use pure maple syrup for the best flavor. This natural sweetener adds the perfect amount of added sweetness and maple flavor. vanilla extract – a flavor enhancer. coconut oil – helps bind the muffins together. unsweetened applesauce – applesauce helps add moisture to the muffins while reducing the oil. You can make homemade applesauce or use store-bought! flaxseed egg – make a flaxseed egg by mixing 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons water. Set aside to let it gelatinize. mix-ins of choice – I like adding chocolate chips but you could also mix in nuts and/or dried fruit!
How to Make Pumpkin Muffins
It doesn’t get much more simple than this! Start by making your flaxseed egg in a small bowl and let sit until it forms a gel-like consistency. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and your wet ingredients plus sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Add the wet to the dry and stir until just combined. Gently fold in any mix-ins if using. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with silicone liners. Fill each muffin tin by scooping the batter with a spoon and bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes. You’ll know the muffins are done when you insert a toothpick in the center of a muffin and it comes out clean.
Storage Tips
After allowing them to cool completely in the muffin tin, place the muffins in an airtight container – I like to use a silicone bag, a glass storage container works great too. Store muffins at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Be sure to check out the full collection of pumpkin recipes and all my vegan recipes here on EBF.
