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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

These wholesome pumpkin muffins are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, combining cozy spices with whole wheat goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients
  • 0.33 cup melted coconut oil (or light olive oil)
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 0.25 cup milk (any kind)
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Dry ingredients
  • 1.75 cups whole wheat flour
  • 0.33 cup old-fashioned oats (+ more for topping)
Optional topping
  • to taste turbinado sugar for crunchy tops optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk oil and maple syrup, add eggs and beat well.
  3. Stir in pumpkin, milk, spices, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Fold in flour and oats until just combined. Divide batter into 12 cups, sprinkle with oats and sugar.
  5. Bake 22–25 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle turbinado sugar on tops before baking.