Vegan Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten-Free!)
These healthy pumpkin muffins are so easy to assemble and full of warm, cozy flavors. Perfect on a chilly fall morning. Plus naturally sweetened with no refined sugar or oil!
Servings: 12 medium muffins
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups oat flour (GF if needed)
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. ground flax
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar topping (optional):
- 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper baking cups. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add all dry ingredients and stir. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, add all wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir again until fully combined.
- Disperse the batter evenly throughout the 12 muffin tin cavities. (I use OXO good grips 2 1/4" classic ice-cream scoop with thumb lever for even dispersal. This is a 2 oz. scoop.)
- Mix together the coconut sugar and cinnamon topping (if using). Sprinkle it on top of each muffin, using about 1/4 tsp. for each muffin. Then I like to gently tap down the sugar mixture with my finger to help it better stick to the muffin tops.
- Then place in the oven and bake for about 17-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. (Baking time can slightly vary based on your oven.) Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chocolate variation: Stir in some vegan chocolate chips to the muffin batter.
Storing: Allow the muffins to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 180 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 3181 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 44 mg | Iron: 1 mg
