Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect way to get acquainted with Fall and you'll be sure to FALL in love with them! Be sure to watch the recipe video too!
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Creating these Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
Confession: The reason why these Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins are flourless is due to the fact my kitchen itself was flourless – haha!
Then add in remaining ingredients (except pepitas and chocolate chips since those are mix ins/toppings). Blend until creamy smooth. Fold in the 3/4 cup chocolate chips, and reserve the rest to sprinkle on top.
Scoop batter into muffin tins (I like using a cookie scoop with a squeeze handle for ease), filling about 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle with pepitas and chocolate chips.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in a muffin and it comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Why is pumpkin good for you anyways?
Pumpkin is a highly nutrient dense food, and is much more than just a cute prop to take a photo with at the pumpkin patch during Halloween!
It contains potassium, vitamin C and A, and antioxidants which may be of benefit in reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.
Pumpkin Puree vs. Pumpkin Pie Filling
Check your label and be sure you are buying 100% canned pumpkin.
People often mix up pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling (or pumpkin pie mix) has been sweetened and has spices added like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Muffins vs. mini muffins
This recipe makes 12 cupcake sized muffins OR 6 larger pumpkin muffins! See recipe below!
Is pumpkin good for weight loss?
Pumpkin is a great low calorie food. Many people think of it in baked goods, but it can also be used in delicious ways like in this Pistachio Pumpkin Soup!
SO my answer: maybe. It depends on so many other factors than just pumpkin alone. It’s a great food – maybe just don’t eat it in dessert form every time you choose to eat it 🙂
Can pumpkin be good for my skin?
It does have vitamin C and A which are antioxidants known to help soften and soothe skin!
These muffins give you protein punch from Greek yogurt, filling fiber from pumpkin, and thanks to turmeric and fall spices, these are healthy and delicious!
1 cupdark chocolate chipsabout 3/4 to mix in the batter and the rest for topping!
Optional topping: pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° F and spray muffin tin with non-stick baking spray.
Using a food processor or powerful blender, pulse the oats for ~15 seconds. Then add in remaining ingredients (except pepitas and chocolate chips since those are mix ins/toppings). Blend until creamy smooth. Fold in the 3/4 cup chocolate chips, and reserve the rest to sprinkle on top.
Scoop batter into muffin tins (I like using a cookie scoop with a squeeze handle for ease), filling about 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle with pepitas and chocolate chips.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in a muffin and it comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Video
Notes
Adapted from Running with Spoons
Yields 12 muffins.
I’ve also made these with 1/2 cup coconut flour and 1 1/2 cup oat flour and they turned out delicious!
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these are amazing and so moist! I halved the sugar and chips so I could eat them for breakfast. so good!
Maya
9 months ago
Delicious!!!! I love these, I used maple syrup instead of honey bc I was out and added a little sugar bc I like things sweeter but wow, so good!
Barbie Ensor
1 year ago
I made the muffins today. I changed the honey to 1/4 cup, added walnuts, and deleted the chocolate chips (just wasn’t into chocolate today). They were good!
These look super tasty (and so perfect for fall)!! I didn’t have all-purpose flour in my kitchen either until about 2 weeks ago, haha. You aren’t alone! Awesome that you figured out a flourless version for this though! :]
Muffins are a quick and fun breakfast or snack food in our home and I love to insert as many nourishing foods into them as possible! Thanks for this recipe!
these are amazing and so moist! I halved the sugar and chips so I could eat them for breakfast. so good!
Delicious!!!! I love these, I used maple syrup instead of honey bc I was out and added a little sugar bc I like things sweeter but wow, so good!
I made the muffins today. I changed the honey to 1/4 cup, added walnuts, and deleted the chocolate chips (just wasn’t into chocolate today). They were good!
Thank you so much – I love that you added walnuts! xo, Tawnie
These look super tasty (and so perfect for fall)!! I didn’t have all-purpose flour in my kitchen either until about 2 weeks ago, haha. You aren’t alone! Awesome that you figured out a flourless version for this though! :]
Too funny! Thank you:)
Absolutely love these! They freeze well and defrost nicely in the microwave.
Thank you Lori!
These were a big hit with my daughter (who can be very picky) and the people in my office! Can’t wait to make your pumpkin soup this week!
I’m so happy to hear that!!! Yay! Let me know how you like the soup:)
Muffins are a quick and fun breakfast or snack food in our home and I love to insert as many nourishing foods into them as possible! Thanks for this recipe!
ooh these look good! Bet my girls will love them and I love the protein boost from the yogurt!
Thank you !!:) yay!