Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
These are sure to please the whole family! The best part? They’re healthy enough with added protein for breakfast and sweet enough as a healthy dessert.
makes 12 standard size muffins
INGREDIENTS
⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup organic maple syrup or raw, organic honey
2 eggs, room temp
1 cup pumpkin purée
¼ cup milk of choice (I used cashew milk)
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cloves)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups gluten free flour (I prefer Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 GF flour)
¼ cup vanilla protein powder, optional
⅓ cup gluten free, old-fashioned oats, plus more for sprinkling on top
Optional: 2 teaspoons coconut sugar for a sweet crunch
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray or use liners (I prefer this- less mess and makes these easy to take on the go).
In a large bowl, whisk the oil and maple syrup or honey together. Add the eggs, and beat well. Add the pumpkin purée, milk, pumpkin spice blend, baking soda, vanilla extract and salt.
Add the flour, oats, and protein powder to the bowl and mix with a large spoon, just until combined (a few lumps are ok).
Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with about a tablespoon of oats, followed by a light sprinkle of coconut sugar. Bake muffins for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Let muffins cool completely before removing from the pan, especially if you skipped the liners.
Muffins will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They keep well in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months (just defrost individual muffins as needed).
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