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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
We love making these kid-friendly healthy pumpkin muffins. They're super simple, gloriously healthy, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (160 grams)
- 3 TBSP ground flax
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 TBSP butter melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- ½ cup pureed pumpkin
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a muffin tin with parchment paper baking cups or spritz with your favorite oil spray. I used parchment liners for uber-easy clean up and zero sticking!
- In a medium bowl, combine flour flax, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and mix.
- In a larger bowl, combine lightly beaten eggs with milk, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin. Whisk until incorporated..
- Slowly sift the flour mixture into the egg mixture, using a fork to mix in a clockwise motion.
- Once the mixture is just combined, scoop into muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- Bake at 350F on the center rack for approximately 14-16 minutes, inserting a toothpick into the center to check for a fluffy, full-cooked interior.
- Remove muffins from tray and allow to cool on a wire rack until they're cool enough to eat.
- Dig in! Store remaining muffins wrapped on the counter for up to four days or in the freezer for a month. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you’re feeding them to kiddos like moi, I suggest leaving them just barely sweetened as written in the recipe.
- Trying to trick adults? You may need a little extra sweet stuff to appease their sugar-lovin’ palate. 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar should do the trick! Sometimes I'll sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on softened butter as a spread if I'm in the mood for a little extra sweetness. Anything goes!
- Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed! xo
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1735IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1735IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.