Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with these healthy pumpkin muffins that are soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they make for a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canned pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg