Best 9 Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins Recipes

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Pumpkin muffins are a popular fall treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whole wheat pumpkin muffins are a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin muffins, as they are made with whole wheat flour instead of white flour. This makes them a good source of fiber and nutrients. They are also a good source of vitamins A and C, and they are low in calories and fat. Whole wheat pumpkin muffins can be made with a variety of different spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, which give them a warm and flavorful taste. They can also be made with a variety of different toppings, such as nuts, seeds, or cream cheese frosting.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN MUFFINS WITH OAT BRAN AND FLAXSEED



Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins with Oat Bran and Flaxseed image

These whole wheat pumpkin-flax muffins are super moist and delicious!

Provided by douknowHim

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup oat bran
¼ cup flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg, beaten
4 tablespoons canola oil
½ (30 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling (such as Libby's®)
⅔ cup applesauce
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix whole wheat flour, oat bran, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl.
  • Beat egg using an electric mixer in a separate medium bowl; add canola oil. Whisk until smooth. Add pumpkin pie mix, applesauce, and brown sugar. Mix together until smooth. Add to flour mixture and combine until blended.
  • Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



Whole Wheat Pumpkin-Applesauce Muffins image

This is a great recipe for those times when you have half a can of pumpkin left over. The muffins taste great right from the oven, but are even better the next day-if they last that long! Kids love them and it's a good way to sneak fruits, veggies, and fiber into their diets.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
⅔ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
½ cup canned pumpkin
⅓ cup buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line the cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, oil, applesauce, pumpkin, buttermilk, and beaten eggs and mix until well blended. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the raisins and pecans, if desired.
  • Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the muffin pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 273 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN OAT MUFFINS



Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oat Muffins image

These moist, hearty whole wheat muffins make the house smell like fall.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats + 2 tablespoons for topping
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk*
3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree - canned or homemade
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 12 standard (1/3 cup) muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking just until the ingredients are incorporated. Divide batter between the 12 muffins cups. Divide 2 tablespoons oats between the 12 muffins, sprinkling a few evenly over each.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until the top of the muffins spring back when poked and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.

WHOLE FOODS WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN MUFFINS



Whole Foods Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins image

Very yummy muffins courtesy of the can label off of the 365 canned pumpkin. I even substituted egg beaters for the egg, splenda for the sugar and applesauce for the butter and they are still great.

Provided by londongavchick

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar (or splenda)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg (or egg substitute)
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted (or applesauce)
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray 12 2-1/2 inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Dust with flour and set asie.
  • In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients and make a well in center of flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg, milk and butter and then stir in pumpkin.
  • Add pumpkin mixture all at once to flour mixture and stir until just moistened (batter should be lumpy).
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN-BANANA MUFFINS



Whole Wheat Pumpkin-Banana Muffins image

Great-tasting healthy muffins with pumpkin, applesauce, and banana. Freeze well for a quick breakfast or snack!

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup oat bran
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup applesauce
15 ounces canned pumpkin
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease or line muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Combine flours, bran, oats, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Using whisk or spoon, stir until well mixed.
  • Combine remaining ingredients (except nuts) in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture. Once mixtures are combined, stir in walnuts.
  • Spoon into prepared pans or tins (fill cups until just about full).
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack as soon as they come out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 221.2, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 15.9, Protein 4

SUGAR-FREE WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN BRAN MUFFINS WITH RAISINS



Sugar-Free Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bran Muffins with Raisins image

Trying to eliminate added sugar from my diet but still craving a sweet treat, I developed these bran muffins based on some pumpkin muffins I make for my kids. The only sweetness comes from the raisins, which you can increase or omit if you prefer. Enjoy.

Provided by JenInMadison

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups raisins
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups wheat bran (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree (such as Libby's®)
¾ cup canola oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Plump raisins by microwaving them in a microwave-safe bowl with water to cover for 2 minutes. Drain water and set raisins aside.
  • Combine flour, wheat bran, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Combine pumpkin, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Blend using an electric hand mixer on low speed. Add flour mixture and blend until combined. Fold in plumped raisins. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS



Whole Wheat Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins image

These pumpkin coffee cake muffins are wholesome and delicious!

Provided by ESPANA1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
2 cups white whole wheat flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup mashed ripe banana
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup candied pecans
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray, or line with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine pumpkin puree, mashed banana, yogurt, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Mix pecans, sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Spoon or sprinkle on top of each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 416.6 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN MUFFINS



Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins image

I combined a recipe with my own to make pumpkin muffins, it has no added fat, refined flour and no added sugar. not too bad if you are watching those things.

Provided by audie

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups whole wheat flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
3 large eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
2 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups cold milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • mix dry ingredients, add the rest and mix on medium speed until well blended.
  • Pour into greased muffin cups.
  • bake at 400 degrees 17-19 minutes until slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 35.1, Sodium 166, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1, Protein 4.5

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE MUFFINS image

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line the cups with paper muffin liners. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, oil, applesauce, pumpkin, buttermilk, and beaten eggs and mix until well blended. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the raisins and pecans, if desired. 3. Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the muffin pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan.

Tips:

  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour instead of whole wheat flour.
  • To make the muffins vegan, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
  • You can add a variety of spices to the batter, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
  • If you don't have canned pumpkin, you can roast your own pumpkin puree.
  • To make the muffins healthier, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
  • For a fun twist, add a streusel topping to the muffins before baking.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can customize the muffins to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a satisfying and nutritious snack, give these whole wheat pumpkin muffins a try!

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