Best 4 Simple Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipes

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Pumpkin muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a tasty and nutritious snack or a satisfying breakfast or brunch option. With their moist and fluffy texture and a hint of warm, sweet pumpkin spice flavor, these muffins are a popular choice for many. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional muffins or simply want to incorporate more seasonal ingredients into your diet, simple healthy pumpkin muffins are a great option. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and pure pumpkin puree, these muffins are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Read on to discover a collection of the best recipes for simple healthy pumpkin muffins.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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Enjoy this great pumpkin muffin recipe. These muffins stay very moist and fresh for at least a week. They taste good even when frozen and defrosted.

Provided by CINDYCOSTA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

HEALTHY PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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Easy, one bowl, healthier pumpkin muffins made with whole wheat grains and naturally sweetened! These pumpkin muffins are as light, fluffy and delicious as their coffee shop counterparts. Recipe yields 12 muffins.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Baked Good

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil*
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/4 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cloves)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats, plus more for sprinkling on top
Optional: 2 teaspoons turbinado (raw) sugar for a sweet crunch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). If necessary, grease all 12 cups of your muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray (my pan is non-stick and didn't require any grease).
  • In a large bowl, beat the oil and maple syrup or honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs, and beat well. Add the pumpkin purée, milk, pumpkin spice blend, baking soda, vanilla extract and salt.
  • Add the flour and oats to the bowl and mix with a large spoon, just until combined (a few lumps are ok). If you'd like to add any additional mix-ins***, like nuts, chocolate or dried fruit, fold them in now.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with about a tablespoon of oats, followed by a light sprinkle of raw sugar and/or pumpkin spice blend if you'd like. Bake muffins for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
  • Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool. These muffins are delicate until they cool down. You might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the muffins to loosen them from the pan.
  • These muffins taste even better after they have rested for a couple of hours! They'll keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They keep well in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months (just defrost individual muffins as needed).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 190 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 220.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg

SIMPLE, HEALTHY PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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This recipe is incredibly simple and actually healthy. Each muffin is only worth 1 (one) point on WeightWatchers. These go great with cream cheese frosting and is great for breakfast, snacks, and desserts.

Provided by Courtney R

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg white
2/3 cup water
1 spice cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin pan with cupcake papers.
  • Mix all ingredients and spoon into papers 3/4 full.
  • Bake 12-18 min or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 131.4, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1

HEART-HEALTHY PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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These muffins make a nice light breakfast or snack when the weather turns cool! This recipe was developed by the Wake Forest University - Baptist Medical Heart Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 12-15 muffins, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
4 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add raisins and stir to coat with flour. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar, oil and molasses; add milk, egg, and pumpkin; blend well.
  • Stir in flour mixture, blending only until flour disappears. Fill greased muffin pans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 16 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 243.5, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 28.7, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin puree: Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture. You can make your own puree by roasting a pumpkin and then pureeing it in a blender or food processor. If you're using canned puree, make sure it's unsweetened.
  • Use a muffin pan with a nonstick coating: This will help the muffins to come out of the pan easily. If you don't have a nonstick muffin pan, you can grease it with butter or cooking spray.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix the batter until just combined.
  • Bake the muffins at the right temperature: The muffins should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They're perfect for a breakfast, snack, or dessert. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your pumpkin muffins turn out perfect every time.

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