Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Delight (Print Version)
Warm pumpkin muffins made with oat flour, spices, and chocolate chips for a wholesome, gluten-free breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
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1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups oat flour, finely ground and gluten-free
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Optional Add-Ins
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1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, plus extra for topping as desired
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with silicone liners or parchment paper liners, or lightly grease each cup for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and homogeneous.
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In a separate bowl, stir together oat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly distributed.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain tender muffins.
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Gently fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping if desired.
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Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top for visual appeal.
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Bake muffins on the center rack for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Avoid over-mixing the batter to ensure muffins stay moist and tender. Muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.
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For deeper spice flavor, lightly toast ground spices in a dry skillet before adding to the dry mixture.