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THE BEST VEGAN PUMPKIN PECAN MUFFINS
Perfect pumpkin pecan muffins that are as easy to make as they are to eat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 Muffins
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce plus ½ teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (see note)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground sea salt
- ½ teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 10 tablespoon vegan butter at room temperature (we use Earth Balance)
- 1 cup granulated vegan white sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ounce can of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chopped pecans plus approximately 16 whole pecans for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly grease the individual cups of a muffin pan
- Whisk the apple sauce and baking powder until foamy. Set aside
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until combined. Set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the applesauce, vanilla, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree and beat on a high speed for 2 minutes. It won’t be smooth and creamy, that’s okay.
- Stir in the flour and pecans until just combined.
- Use an ice-cream scoop or a large spoon and fill each muffin cup ¾ of the way full and press a whole pecan on the tops. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes , or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and invert on a wire baking rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- If you prefer a gluten-free version we suggest using King Arthur All-Purpose Gluten-Free flour.
- The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.