Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Flourless Pumpkin Muffins, a perfect blend of health and taste. These muffins are not only gluten-free but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option year-round. With their rich pumpkin flavor and satisfying texture, they cater to everyone’s cravings while providing a nutritious boost. Made from wholesome ingredients like almond meal and pumpkin puree, these muffins can be customized with your favorite add-ins, such as mini chocolate chips or nuts. Enjoy them plain or dressed up with toppings for a delicious treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal (or almond flour)
- 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
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
- Optional: Handful of mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In one bowl, combine almond meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full and bake for 10 minutes for mini muffins or 15 minutes for larger ones.
- Let cool before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg