Why You’ll Love These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Not only are these healthier pumpkin muffins so yummy, but they also make your house smell amazing! Every year I love making several batches of these and keeping them on hand for quick and easy healthy breakfasts or snacks.
The kids love them, I love them, and it’s so fun to make them! And as a busy mom of 3, the fact that they come together in just 35 minutes is a fall dream come true. Here’s why you’ll love these muffins:
- They’re SUPER quick and easy to make!
- Perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack.
- They’re dairy-free.
- Add the optional streusel to turn them into a sweet fall treat!
- Great for holiday gifting or keeping on hand for quick, easy breakfasts throughout the week.
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Ingredients Needed for Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Oat Flour + Whole Wheat Flour – The recipe uses a mix of oat flour and whole wheat flour. However, all-purpose flour works great, too!
Pumpkin Puree – Store-bought, canned pumpkin puree is usually my preference in pumpkin recipes since the amount of water in the puree is typically consistent. However, homemade pumpkin puree would work, too!
Eggs – Easily make this recipe vegan by substituting eggs with a flax egg or vegan egg substitute.
Maple Syrup – The maple syrup in this recipe sweetness the pumpkin muffins to perfection.
Vanilla + Pumpkin Pie Spices – Vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice and the best warm fall flavors!
The Streusel Topping – While it’s optional, I definitely recommend the streusel topping. Made with vegan butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar (or coconut sugar), and just a little bit of whole wheat flour, it really takes these muffins to another level!
How To Make Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
The great thing about these muffins is that the batter can be mixed, poured into a muffin pan, baked, and fresh out of the oven in just 30-35 minutes. They’re so easy to make!
- Mix the rolled oat flour, whole wheat flour, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices together in a separate bowl.
- Combine the liquid and dry ingredients, then stir them together.
- Pour into a muffin tin (using liners, if desired).
- Top with streusel (optional).
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes and enjoy warm, soft, delicious pumpkin muffins!
How to store Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin muffins can be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week! Simply allow the muffins to completely cool and sit out for about an hour before adding the container lid and storing.
These muffins can also be frozen! If freezing, wrap them tightly in plastic or foil and then seal them in an airtight container to avoid any frost damage. The muffins can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe Variations and Substitutions
Take your Healthy Pumpkin Muffins to another level with these yummy add-ins and topping ideas!
- Chocolate Chips
- Honey Drizzle
- Chopped Walnuts
- Dried Cranberries
- Dollop of Greek Yogurt
- Pecans
Tips for Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice to your own taste!
- To make sure that the muffins are done, insert a toothpick into the middle. It should come out clean!
- The streusel is much better when served fresh out of the oven. If you plan on freezing most of the muffins, you may want to just add a sugar topping instead!
- Let the muffins cool completely before storing them.
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More Healthy Breakfast Ideas You’ll Love
- Gluten-Free Healthy Rhubarb Muffins
- Wholesome Peach Muffins
- Pomegranate Breakfast Parfait
- Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can absolutely turn this recipe into a loaf. Just pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan (8×4 or 9×5 works best) and bake at 350°F. You’ll want to increase the bake time to about 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Keep in mind that the loaf might be a little denser than the muffins, but it still turns out super soft and delicious!
Pumpkin puree is 100% pure pumpkin with no added ingredients. It’s what you want for this recipe! Pumpkin pie filling, on the other hand, usually has added sugar and spices, which can throw off the flavor and sweetness in your muffins. Always double-check the label to make sure you’re using pure pumpkin puree.
Easy Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- 1 cup oat flour (or 1 1/4 cups rolled oats, blended)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Streusel Topping (Optional)
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter (or regular butter)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the rolled oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together.
- Pour the batter into a lined muffin or cupcake pan.
- Lightly melt the butter in a small mixing bowl.
- Add in the brown sugar and flour, then mix.
- Spoon the streusel on to each muffin.
- Bake the muffins for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice to your own taste!
- To make sure that the muffins are done, insert a toothpick into the middle. It should come out clean!
- The streusel is much better when served fresh out of the oven. If you plan on freezing most of the muffins, you may want to just add a sugar topping instead!
- Let the muffins cool completely before storing them.
Viola Harris says:
can I sub honey for maple syrup?
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes! Enjoy! 🙂
Tristin says:
With all the junky foods found around this time, it was nice to make some healthy pumpkin muffins! Delicious recipe!
Healing Tomato says:
What an awesome idea to make Pumpkin Muffins. They are so easy and so delicious to make. I love the flavors and easy baking tips.
Ashley says:
I love anything that has pumpkin in it, especially if it’s healthy too! I’ll definitely have to try this.
Erin says:
I love that these use oat flour so I tried them out. I just adored these! So easy and tasty and healthy, too. Yay! Thank you.