Description
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful fall treat that combines the rich flavor of pumpkin with warm spices. These moist and fluffy muffins are not only delicious but also nutritious, making them a perfect guilt-free snack or breakfast option. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes and enjoy the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg