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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Deliciously moist and wholesome, these pumpkin muffins are perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil ((or light olive oil))
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée ((not pie filling))
  • ¼ cup milk ((any kind))

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¾ cups whole wheat flour
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats ((+ more for topping))
  • optional turbinado sugar (for crunchy tops)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk oil and maple syrup in a large bowl, then add eggs and beat well.
  • Stir in pumpkin, milk, spices, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
  • Fold in flour and oats until just combined—don’t overmix!
  • Divide batter into 12 cups, sprinkle with oats and turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 22–25 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter!
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin