Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
A delightful fall treat filled with nutritious ingredients, these fluffy pumpkin muffins are the perfect combination of warmth and sweetness. Baked to perfection, they will brighten your mornings or serve as a cozy snack anytime. Enjoy the rich flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with each bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg