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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes

    Healthy Pumpkin Muffins {vegan, gluten free}

    Published: Oct 1, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are just what you need to satisfy that pumpkin craving! They're loaded with nutritious pumpkin, yummy applesauce, delicious pumpkin spice, and sweet maple syrup. Plus, they're 100% vegan and gluten-free, and easy to make in under 30 minutes.

    Healthy Pumpkin Muffins {vegan, gluten-free}

    It's that time of year again - when Pumpkin Spice reigns supreme, and jack-o-lantern decor starts popping up on every corner.

    There's nothing like the scent of fresh pumpkins to remind you that it's Fall.

    And that's perfectly okay with me.

    Because everyone knows that Fall is for pumpkins!

    So I decided to jump on the bandwagon this weekend and kick off Fall with these incredible, healthy pumpkin muffins! They're super simple to make, 100% vegan, and gluten-free.

    What makes pumpkin muffins healthy?

    Healthy Pumpkin Muffins {vegan, gluten-free}

    Did you know that pumpkin itself is actually healthy to eat?

    It's packed full of antioxidants, potassium, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, copper, manganese, and a little bit of a lot more vitamins! Pretty amazing, huh?

    Now pack all that nutrition into a muffin, sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, and that's what I call a delicious healthy treat!

    Healthy Pumpkin Muffins {vegan, gluten-free}

    Muffins are great for breakfast, or even a quick snack for when you're headed out the door!

    And I especially love that these pumpkin muffins are completely vegan and gluten-free, so I can feel good about feeding them to my family.

    Make Healthy Pumpkin Muffins from Scratch!

    Lucky for you, these easy pumpkin muffins are simple to pull together. So when your family starts asking for them every weekend, don't panic.

    Grab your favorite large mixing bowl and combine all your dry ingredients together: almond meal, gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice.

    mixing easy pumpkin muffin batter

    Then in another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup.

    Once that's all combined, mix your wet and dry ingredients together.

    stirring vegan pumpkin batter

    You'll want your batter to be thick but still "pourable." If it's too dry, then add some water. If it's too loose, add some flour (but remember, only a bit at a time).

    batter ready to make healthy pumpkin muffins

    Now line your muffin pan with cupcake liners, and fill each one ¾ of the way full. Then pop them in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

    healthy vegan pumpkin muffins in cupcake tray

    You'll know your healthy pumpkin muffins are done, when you insert a toothpick in the middle and it comes out dry.

    Let your muffins cool completely, and enjoy!

    healthy pumpkin muffin ready to eat - vegan and gluten free

    If you want to dress up your muffins a bit more, you can add chocolate chips, nuts or even a delicious cream cheese frosting!

    And if you want to make these easy pumpkin muffins as part of a larger breakfast spread, try out some of these other great breakfast recipes along with it:

    • Vegetarian Eggs Bendict
    • 1-Minute Microwave Poached Eggs
    • Apple & Cinnamon Buckwheat Muesli
    • Chai Spiced Pancakes
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    I don't know if breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it's definitely the most delicious!

    Recipe

    Healthy Pumpkin Muffins {vegan, gluten free}

    These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are just what you need to satisfy that pumpkin craving! They're loaded with nutritious pumpkin, delicious pumpkin spice, and sweet maple syrup. Plus, they're 100% vegan and gluten-free, and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, gluten-free pumpkin muffins, healthy pumpkin muffins, how to make pumpkin muffins, vegan pumpkin muffins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 127kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond meal
    • 1 ½ cup gluten-free baking flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
    • ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
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    Instructions

    • Start by preparing the pumpkin muffin batter.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients - almond meal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients - pumpkin puree, applesauce, and maple syrup.
    • Combine the wet and dry ingredients in one large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
    • The consistency may vary slightly based on the specific brands you use. The batter should be thick, but still "pourable". If the batter seems too dry, you can add a little bit of water. And if it seems too loose, you can add a little bit more flour.
    • Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill each muffin tin ¾ of the way full with batter.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the muffins cool completely, and enjoy.

    Notes

    OPTIONS: You can experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts for other variations of these pumpkin muffins.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5515IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
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    1. Kelly says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      4 stars
      Made these for breakfast last weekend and they were a hit. Even my six-year old ate them!

      Reply
    2. Marci says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Yum- these were so good.

      Reply

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