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Flourless Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

4.4 from 50 reviews

These Flourless Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful, gluten-free treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a moist and flavorful muffin. Made with almond flour, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, these muffins are lightly sweetened and have a tender, fluffy texture. Ideal as a quick breakfast or snack, you can easily customize them by adding mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond meal (or almond flour) (120g)
  • 3 tbsp sugar (or granulated sugar-free sweetener)
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg (or flax egg)

Optional

  • Handful mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the muffins.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, sugar (or sugar-free sweetener), baking powder, salt, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice until fully combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the pumpkin puree and egg (or prepared flax egg) to the dry ingredients until you have a smooth, consistent batter.
  4. Optional Add-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the greased mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the oven. Bake for approximately 10 minutes for mini muffins or 15 minutes if making regular-sized muffins. The muffins should be set and slightly golden on top.
  7. Cool and Remove: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin. As they cool, they will firm up, making them easier to handle. Once cool, carefully run a knife around the edges and pop the muffins out of the tin.

Notes

  • Mini muffins yield a lighter texture and quicker baking time.
  • You can double the recipe to make 8 mini or 8 regular muffins.
  • Flax egg is a great vegan substitute for a regular egg.
  • Ensure the muffin tin is well greased to avoid sticking.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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