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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

    Published: Apr 21, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 16, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    These yummy vegan pumpkin muffins are loaded with healthy ingredients like fresh pumpkin puree, oat flour, and flaked almonds. They're naturally vegan and gluten-free. Plus this healthy one bowl recipe only takes 30 minutes to make!

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins
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    • Making the Vegan Pumpkin Muffins (Step by Step)
    • Homemade Pumpkin Puree
    • Storing and Freezing the Muffins
    • Tips & Substitutions
    • More Recipes to Try
    • Recipe

    I’m obsessed with putting pumpkin in everything in the Fall, but especially muffins and cupcakes. So it should be no surprise to see these pumpkin muffins hit the blog!

    These vegan muffins are ridiculously easy. You need just one bowl, a muffin tray and an oven to make them.

    And even better yet - they're the healthiest pumpkin muffins you'll ever find too!

    These vegan pumpkin muffins are:

    • Vegan.
    • Gluten-Free.
    • Refined sugar free.
    • Packed with fiber and other nutrients.
    • Healthy!
    • And totally delicious.

    As a chocolate lover, I added dark chocolate chips to mine. But I’ve also tried them with blueberries, which made a great addition.

    The almonds add a nice crunch, while the peanut butter gives them a great creamy texture. They taste so indulgent, you can even get away with serving them for dessert.

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    Making the Vegan Pumpkin Muffins (Step by Step)

    It really is unbelievably easy. Firstly, preheat the oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F and lightly grease a muffin tray.

    If you want to keep this recipe completely oil-free and still prevent sticking, you can use muffin cases instead.

    ingredients for my gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    Add the dry ingredients (gluten-free oat flour, gluten-free self-raising flour, baking soda, cinnamon and coconut sugar) to a large mixing bowl. Mix together well.

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    Now add the plant based milk, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin purée, flax eggs, peanut butter and apple purée.

    Mix together once again, then finally mix in the dairy-free chocolate chips and flaked almonds.

    Divide the batter evenly across the muffin tray, filling the divisions almost all the way to the top (or around ¾, if using muffin cases).

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    Bake in the preheated oven for around 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the centre.

    Allow the pumpkin muffins to cool for around 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tray and serving.

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins in a baking tray

    Homemade Pumpkin Puree

    You can, of course, use canned pumpkin for this recipe. But in an effort to keep things as healthy and natural as possible, I do like to make my own.

    Simply peel and chop a sweet pumpkin variety, spread across a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, until soft and golden brown.

    You can then mash the pumpkin with a potato masher, or add it to a blender or food processor to make pumpkin purée.

    Storing and Freezing the Muffins

    You can keep these pumpkin muffins in the fridge, covered or in an airtight container, for 5-6 days.

    They are also freezer-friendly. Store them in a freezer-friendly container for up to around 2 months, leaving to thaw fully in the fridge or on the counter before serving.

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins being served

    Tips & Substitutions

    If you are not using self-raising flour, add ½ tsp more baking soda.

    The peanut butter can be replaced with any other nut or seed butter of your choice. Alternatively, you can take it out and replace with an equal amount of apple sauce.

    Feel free to replace the flaked almonds with any other nuts or seeds of your choice. For instance, I love adding pecans and/or pumpkin seeds to muffins.

    Fresh berries also make a great addition.

    Do not overmix the batter because if you do, the texture won’t be as fluffy.

    Make sure not to leave them in the oven for too long as they can burn quite easily. It’s best to stick more to the 18-minute mark, as they do firm up a bit more while cooling.

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    More Recipes to Try

    If you love these healthy vegan pumpkin muffins, be sure to try these other delicious treats.

    • Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    • Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
    • Pumpkin Galette
    • Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
    • Pumpkin Bread

    Recipe

    gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins

    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins (Easy & Healthy!)

    These yummy pumpkin muffins are loaded with healthy ingredients like fresh pumpkin puree, oat flour, and flaked almonds. They're naturally vegan and gluten-free. And this one bowl recipe only takes 30 minutes to make!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: gluten-free pumpkin muffins, gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins, healthy pumpkin muffins, pumpkin muffins recipe, vegan pumpkin muffins
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Muffin tray
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
    • 1 cup gluten-free flour self-raising
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 ½ cups coconut sugar
    • 1 cup plant based milk
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
    • 2 flax eggs (1 flax egg = 1 tbsp ground flaxseed and 2 tbsp water, set aside for 10 minutes)
    • ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
    • ¼ cup apple sauce
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
    • ⅓ cup flaked almonds plus extra for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F and lightly grease a muffin tray.
    • Add the gluten-free oat flour, gluten-free self-raising flour, baking soda, cinnamon and coconut sugar to a large mixing bowl. Mix together well.
    • Now add plant based milk, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin purée, flax eggs, peanut butter and apple sauce. Mix together once again, then finally mix in the dairy-free chocolate chips and flaked almonds.
    • Divide the batter evenly across the muffin tray, filling the divisions almost all the way to the top (or around ¾, if using muffin cases).
    • Bake in the preheated oven for around 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center. (You can optionally sprinkle some extra flaked almonds on top of the muffins in the last 5 minutes of baking.) Allow to cool for around 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tray and serving.

    Notes

    • If you want to keep this recipe completely oil-free and still prevent sticking, you can use muffin cases instead.
    • If not using self-raising gluten-free flour, add ½ tsp more baking soda.
    • These pumpkin muffins keep in the fridge, covered or in an airtight container, for 5-6 days. You can also freeze them in a freezer-friendly container for around 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 185mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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