Naturally Sweetened Pumpkin Muffins
Moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins, naturally sweetened for a healthier treat perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.
- Fill the muffin tin with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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