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5 from 4 votes

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
If you want a healthy pumpkin muffin that actually tastes like a treat, this is the one! They’re made with simple ingredients, naturally sweetened without refined sugar, and come out soft, fluffy, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. Stir in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or crunchy nuts to make them extra special.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
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Equipment

Ingredients 

Wet

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin (240g)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry

  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour (215g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix! If using, fold in the chocolate chips (or dried fruit/nuts).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Room temp - Let eggs & milk sit 15–20 min so butter stays soft.
  • Flour - Spoon & level for light measurement; avoid scooping from bag.
  • Stir gently - Mix until dry ingredients disappear. Don’t overmix!
  • Check early - Test at 18 min; done when toothpick comes out clean or with crumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4023IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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