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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins: How To Make The Best

These wholesome pumpkin muffins are perfectly spiced, moist, and naturally sweetened, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; it can lead to tough muffins. A few lumps are perfectly fine. For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds on top before baking.