Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Flourless Pumpkin Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert, these muffins are gluten-free and packed with nutritious ingredients. Made primarily from almond flour and pumpkin puree, they offer a moist texture and subtle sweetness that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you enjoy them plain or customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or spices, these muffins are sure to impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep, they make healthy eating convenient and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond meal (120g)
- 3 tbsp sugar (or sugar-free sweetener)
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In one bowl, mix almond meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spice.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree and egg until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until mixed.
- Distribute batter into muffin cups; top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 10 minutes for mini muffins or 15 minutes for larger ones.
- Cool in the tin briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg