These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are made with whole wheat flour, nutrient-packed pumpkin, are lower in sugar, and are loaded with delicious pumpkin spices.
The Best Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
There are thousands of recipes for pumpkin muffins out there, but after you try this recipe your search will be over. It really is like eating a bakery style muffin and it is perfect for a snack or for an easy on-the-go breakfast. They are moist, not too dense, with just the right amount of sweetness. And yes- they really are healthy, too!!
Ingredients:
- flax
- water
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- spices
- coconut oil
- sugar
- vanilla
- pumpkin
- mini chocolate chips
How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
This muffin recipe is super easy and one that will quickly become your favorite!
- Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tin with paper liners and grease with coconut oil or your choice of oil.
- Whisk together the flax and water; allow to thicken. This replaces the egg in the recipe.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Melt the coconut oil and then pour into a large mixing bowl with vanilla and the flax mixture. Stir in the sugar and pumpkin puree. Blend well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups evenly and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Are Pumpkin Muffins Healthy?
I am obsessed with all things chocolate and pumpkin but it’s been a long time since I have had a healthy muffin that really tasted this fantastic. I promise that this Healthy Pumpkin Muffin will make the perfect addition to any breakfast or snack and it will become one of your favorite muffin options. It is perfect for a simple breakfast served with yogurt and fresh fruit or as a snack throughout week. The fact that these are healthier than your typical store bought muffin makes me a little more obsessed with them but most importantly my kids all loved them.
Can you freeze Healthy Pumpkin Muffins?
These are not a muffin that you can only eat one of so it’s a good thing they are healthy! I was able to make 18 perfect sized muffins. We usually double the recipe because they freeze so well! They will last 2-3 days at room temp, and up to 2 months in the freezer. Not that they ever last that long in my house!
More Healthy Muffin Recipes:
- Sweet Spinach Muffins
- Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
- Best Ever Bran Muffins
- Avocado Banana Muffins
- Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins
- Fruit and Veggie Muffins
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed, ground
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin, canned
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tin with paper liners or grease muffin tin cups.
- Whisk together the flax and water; allow to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, melt the coconut oil and then add the vanilla and the flax mixture together. Mix in the sugar and pumpkin puree. Blend well.
- Gradually add the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups evenly and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes on a cooling rack. Leftover muffins can be stored in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer for a month.
