Almond flour pumpkin muffins recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Servings
6 muffins
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
American, International
Almond flour pumpkin muffins recipe
Description
The Almond flour pumpkin muffins recipe uses pumpkin puree and sweet golden syrup mixed with eggs and vegetable oil to form a moist batter. Almond flour and all-purpose flour, along with baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice, produce a tender crumb with subtle spice. Optional chopped dried fruits and nuts add texture and variety. Baking at 170°C (338°F) for about 20 minutes results in golden, firm muffins with a moist interior and a lightly crisp exterior.
The muffins' flavor centers on pumpkin with warm spices, while almond flour lends a gentle nuttiness and a slightly grainy bite. Incorporating mixed dried fruits or nuts enhances the overall texture and adds bursts of sweetness or crunch. They can be served at breakfast or as a snack alongside tea or coffee.
Substitute ground cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice if unavailable. Mixed nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans are suitable choices, and sultanas, raisins, or dried cranberries work well for dried fruits. The batter will be somewhat runny and grainy, so handle gently when spooning into muffin cases to maintain texture and moisture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin or canned pumpkin puree, pureed
- ½ cup golden syrup or honey
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or light olive oil
- 2 egg large
- ¾ cup almond flour also known as ground almond
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice see the note
- ¼ cup mixed dried fruits roughly chopped. (Optional, see the note
- ¼ cup mixed nuts roughly chopped. (Optional, see the note
Instructions
- Line and prepare your muffin tins with muffin cases.
- Preheat the oven to 338°F/ 170°C or at gas 4.
- In a mixing bowl, place the pumpkin puree, golden syrup or honey, and eggs. Mix them all together. You can use a fork or a handheld mixer/ blender. Set it aside.
- In another bowl, put the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture and mix well until all is fully combined. The batter will be slightly runny and grainy.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cases. Scatter some chopped nuts and/or dried fruits if using.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Or until the muffins are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
Notes
- Ground cinnamon can replace pumpkin pie spice if you don't have it on hand.
- Use your preferred nuts; almonds, walnuts, and pecans are all appropriate choices.
- Dried fruits such as sultanas, raisins, or dried cranberries can be used to add texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 3258IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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