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Healthier Pumpkin Muffins

Healthier Pumpkin Muffins: 5 Reasons to Love This Recipe

Delicious and nutritious pumpkin muffins.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, honey, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Fold in walnuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into muffin tins lined with paper liners.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container.
  • These muffins freeze well.
  • Use pumpkin spice instead of individual spices for convenience.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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