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This pumpkin spice muffin celebrates the flavors of autumn in every incredible bite. The pumpkin puree and a blend of pumpkin pie spice make these healthy pumpkin muffins moist and perfectly balanced. These muffins have a rich golden orange color with a tender crumb. They are super easy to make and are great for meal prep. These pumpkin muffins are sure to become a favorite that you will enjoy year after year!
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Why You Will Love Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- These muffins have the delicious flavors of fall!
- They are packed with pumpkin flavor and autumn spices.
- You can enjoy these muffins all season long!
- They are easy to make and are perfect for fall baking.
- These pumpkin muffins are made with simple, healthy ingredients.
- There is no butter or oil in this recipe!
- These muffins have a wonderful texture and flavor!
Pumpkin Spice Muffin Ingredients
- Flour: We made these muffins with all-purpose flour.
- Baking Soda: The baking soda helps the muffins rise in the oven. Just use baking soda, you don’t need to add any baking powder.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: The pumpkin pie spice give these muffins a delicious pumpkin spice flavor!
- Sweetener: Use brown sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener.
- Eggs: Whisk two eggs for this muffin recipe.
- Vanilla: A splash of vanilla extract to add flavor.
- Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce helps these muffins come together.
- Pumpkin Puree: Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. The pumpkin puree gives these muffins a pumpkin flavor.
How To Make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Step 1: Add the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar to a large bowl. After that, mix these ingredients.
Step 2: Add the whisked eggs, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, and pumpkin puree to the bowl. After that, thoroughly combine the batter, but don’t over-mix.
Step 3: Lightly spray a nonstick muffin pan with oil or use muffin liners. From there, pour the muffin batter into the muffin pan.
Bake the muffins and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these pumpkin spice muffins for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack! You can even spread almond butter, peanut butter, or pumpkin butter on them. Or, enjoy these muffins with a cup of coffee or a chai latte for a cozy fall treat!
Expert Tips
- Use Pumpkin Puree: Use pumpkin puree for this recipe, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains added spices and sugar, so make sure to use pumpkin puree.
- How To Tell If Muffins Are Done: You can tell if the muffins are done by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are done.
- Combine The Batter: Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, but don’t over-mix the batter.
- Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have any pumpkin pie spice on hand you can make your own! Simply combine 1 and 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of allspice or ground cloves.
- Batter Consistency: If you are using a sugar-free sweetener, keep in mind that the batter may be thicker as they tend to absorb more liquid. If this is the case, add a splash of milk to the batter.
- Use A Non-Stick Muffin Pan: Lightly spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with oil for this recipe. If you don’t have a non-stick muffin pan, add parchment paper muffin liners to a muffin tin.
Storage Instructions
You can store these muffins on the counter, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer. You can store these pumpkin muffins on the counter at room temperature for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Or, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Also, you can freeze these muffins in freezer-safe containers such as stasher bags for 2-3 months.
Pumpkin Spice Muffin Variations
- Fold In Chocolate Chips: If you want chocolate flavor in these pumpkin muffins, fold some mini chocolate chips into the batter before baking the muffins. We like using mini chocolate chops to disperse chocolate flavor evenly. You can even roughly chop regular-sized chocolate chips and fold them in. Also, you can use sugar-free or vegan chocolate chips. Or, try our pumpkin chocolate chip muffins!
- What Sweetener To Use: You can sweeten these muffins with brown sugar or a 1:1 sugar replacement such as Swerve brown sugar or brown monk fruit.
- Mix-Ins: For another flavor and texture in these muffins, fold up to 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter. Or, you could fold in up to 1/2 cup of roughly chopped dried cranberries for a tart contrast to the sweet pumpkin.
- Make More Muffins: This recipe makes about 12 muffins. You can always double this recipe to make another batch of pumpkin muffins.
- Flour Options: We used all-purpose flour in this recipe. You can substitute the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour if you prefer. If you use whole wheat flour, the muffins may be more dense and you may need to add a bit more liquid such as a splash of milk. Or, you can use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. You can even make these muffins with oat flour! Replace the all-purpose flour with 1 and 1/2 cups of oat flour. If needed, add a splash of milk as oat flour absorbs more liquid.
- Dairy-Free Muffins: These pumpkin spice muffins are naturally dairy-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pumpkin Spice Muffins Healthy?
These pumpkin spice muffins are healthy. They are made with healthy ingredients such as unsweetened applesauce, pumpkin puree, flour, eggs, and spices. Also, there is no butter or oil in this muffin recipe! These muffins are made with simple ingredients and are lightened up!
Can I Make These Muffins Gluten-Free?
Yes, you can make these pumpkin spice muffins gluten-free. Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour.
How Long Will Pumpkin Spice Muffins Last In The Fridge?
These muffins are perfect for meal prep! You can make them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container. They are the perfect breakfast or snack to enjoy throughout the week!
Can You Freeze Pumpkin Spice Muffins?
Yes, you can freeze these pumpkin muffins. They will last 2-3 months in the freezer in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready to enjoy the muffins again you can warm them up in the oven or microwave.
More Muffin Recipes To Try Next!
- Healthy Banana Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
- Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Cranberry Muffins
- Banana Apple Muffins
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HEALTHY PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFIN
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Add the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar to a large bowl. Then, mix these ingredients.
- Add the whisked eggs, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, and pumpkin puree to the bowl. Thoroughly combine all the ingredients but don’t over-mix the batter. *Sugar-substitutes tend to absorb more liquid, so if the batter is too dry, add a splash of milk and mix.
- Lightly spray a non-stick muffin pan with oil or use muffin liners. Pour the muffin batter into the muffin pan to make about 12 muffins. Bake the muffins at 350°F for 25-30 minutes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pumpkin spice muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cloves
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Only have 1 egg?
No, this recipe calls for 2 eggs, which will be whisked before adding to the bowl. I’m sorry for any confusion!
These healthy pumpkin spice muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with cozy fall spices. Made with pumpkin purée and warm pumpkin pie spice, they’re the perfect easy recipe for autumn baking and meal prep.