Description
Irresistible flourless pumpkin muffins combine warm autumn spices with protein-packed almond flour for a nutritious breakfast treat. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating moist, flavorful morsels you’ll savor with morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 1 cup (120 g) almond meal or almond flour
- 3 tbsps sugar or granulated sugar-free sweetener
- ½ tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Handful of mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Dry Components: Thoroughly combine almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Create Batter: Whisk pumpkin puree and egg into dry mixture, creating a smooth, lump-free consistency while incorporating mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Prepare Baking Surface: Generously grease mini muffin tin cavities with cooking spray or butter to prevent adhesion and promote easy removal.
- Fill and Arrange: Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full to accommodate rising during baking.
- Bake Precisely: Place muffin tin on center oven rack preheated to 350°F (175°C), baking for 10-15 minutes until golden and a toothpick emerges clean from the center.
- Cool and Release: Allow muffins to rest in tin for 2-3 minutes, then gently loosen edges using an offset spatula or knife before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present warm or at room temperature, savoring the delicate blend of pumpkin and almond flavors in these flourless delicacies.
Notes
- Measure with Precision: Use exact measurements for almond flour and sweetener to maintain the perfect muffin texture and sweetness balance.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk ingredients vigorously to eliminate lumps and ensure a smooth, consistent batter that bakes evenly.
- Prevent Sticking: Generously grease the muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to guarantee easy muffin removal without breaking.
- Baking Time Matters: Watch carefully during baking; ovens vary, so check at the 10-minute mark to avoid overcooking and drying out the muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg