Fluffy Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Name: Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; ½ cup quick cooking rolled oats; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cloves; 1 cup pumpkin puree; ½ cup butter or coconut oil (melted); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 eggs

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These Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins are the perfect way to embrace fall flavors without compromising on nutrition. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and rolled oats, they’re incredibly moist and perfectly spiced!

Twelve healthy pumpkin spice muffins are arranged on a black cooling rack, with a spoonful of orange batter and scattered oats nearby, set on a white and black grid-patterned cloth.

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🥮Made with whole wheat flour, oats, and real pumpkin puree instead of refined flour and artificial flavors for a nutritious twist on classic muffins!

My 2 Best Tips For Making Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Parchment Paper Cups: Line your muffin tin with parchment paper liners instead of regular paper ones. They peel away cleanly and prevent sticking, especially important with whole wheat batters that can be stickier.

Brown Butter Magic: Instead of just melting the butter, brown it in a small saucepan until it turns golden and smells nutty, then let it cool slightly before adding-this adds an incredible depth of flavor that complements the pumpkin beautifully.

melissa leaning over counter looking up from a cook book.

My favorite baking hack is placing a small oven-safe bowl of water on the bottom rack while baking to create gentle steam that keeps the muffins extra moist and prevents the tops from cracking.

I always toast my ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a dry pan for about 30 seconds before mixing them into the dry ingredients – it seriously intensifies their flavor and makes such a huge difference in the final muffins!

They’re delicious on their own, with butter, honey, or as a side to chili and soups. I also love them toasted with cream cheese, crumbled over yogurt, or with apple butter and maple syrup for something extra special!

🩷 Melissa

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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: muffins

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup butter or coconut oil melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°Fand grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Use a whisk to stir well to combine.
Add the pumpkin puree, butter or coconut oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir until the mixture just comes together without over-stirring.
Add the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 22-26 minutes or until the muffins are cooked through in the center and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove them from pan and let them finish cooling on a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store extras in an air-tight container.

Notes

Sizing and Baking Options: This batter is flexible for different muffin sizes – create 12 standard muffins using all the batter, or make approximately 18 smaller muffins by filling cups halfway. Reduce baking time to 15-18 minutes for the smaller version.

Spice Substitutions: You can replace the individual spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves) with 1 tablespoon of store-bought pumpkin pie spice for convenience. Pumpkin pie spice typically includes allspice and ginger as well, which add wonderful flavor complexity to these muffins.

Mix-In Variations: You can stir 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking – perfect for chocolate and pumpkin lovers who want an extra indulgent twist.

Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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How To Make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

A cooling rack with freshly baked healthy pumpkin spice muffins sits on a white countertop. Rolled oats are scattered nearby, and a spoon with orange pumpkin puree rests beside a white checkered kitchen towel.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.

Step 2: Add the pumpkin puree, melted butter (or coconut oil), vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredient mixture. Gently stir until the batter just comes together, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the muffins spring back when lightly touched.

Step 4: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use regular all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat?

Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour 1:1 for whole wheat flour. The muffins will be slightly less dense and have a milder flavor, but they’ll still be delicious.

Can I make these muffins dairy-free?

Yes, simply substitute the melted butter with melted coconut oil or your favorite neutral-flavored oil like vegetable or canola oil.

Can I reduce the sugar in this recipe?

You can reduce the brown sugar by up to ¼ cup, though the muffins will be less sweet. You could also substitute with maple syrup (reduce by 2 tablespoons and decrease liquid slightly)