Flourless Pumpkin Muffins are a deliciously moist, gluten-free twist on the classic fall treat. Pumpkin is combined with warm spices and good-for-you ingredients for a guilt-free muffin! Plus these can be made in the blender so they come together in minutes!
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Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
Flourless pumpkin muffins are the fall treat you didn’t know you needed! These are completely gluten-free, oil-free, and butter-free! Which means this fall, you have a treat with all the pumpkin pie flavor you want in an easy to make, healthy muffin! Plus, this is a one-bowl (or one blender) muffin recipe that is super easy to make in just 30 minutes.
My flourless pumpkin muffins recipe is sweetened with natural sweeteners like maple syrup and honey and has the added sugar of chocolate chips. But if you don’t want the chocolate chips in there, you can definitely substitute them with dried fruit or chopped nuts!
ingredients
These flourless chocolate chip pumpkin muffins use simple ingredients for a simple yet delicious muffin. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use pumpkin puree that is 100% pumpkin, and not pumpkin pie filling!
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter works best here. You can substitute this with any of your favorite nut butters!
- Egg: Egg give these muffins structure!
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Pumpkin pie spice adds warming flavors that remind me of fall.
- Maple Syrup & Honey: The combination of maple syrup and honey naturally sweeten these pumpkin muffins.
- Vanilla Extract: For flavor!
- Baking Soda: Baking soda helps these muffins to rise a bit in the oven.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet mini chocolate chips!
how to make flourless pumpkin muffins
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
- Blend: Add all of the ingredients except for chocolate chips to a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth, 2 minutes.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Divide: Divide the batter between the 12 muffins, they should be 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffins look set.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Don’t swap out the eggs! The egg in this recipe is what give the muffins structure, so I don’t recommend swapping out the egg for an egg replacement in this recipe. Unfortunately that means these muffins are not vegan.
- Replace the chocolate chips! You can definitely change out the chocolate chips for other things like nuts, raisins or other dried fruit. Or, leave them out all together!
- Serve your gluten-free pumpkin muffins with a homemade pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate fall-inspired breakfast or snack!
frequently asked questions
Are flourless pumpkin muffins healthy?
Traditional pumpkin muffins are made with flour, sugar, and butter or oil, so they aren’t particularly healthy. These flourless pumpkin muffins are slightly healthier, since they don’t use lots of sugar or fat. However, like everything, these muffins are only healthy when consumed in moderation!
Can you freeze pumpkin muffins?
Definitely! To freeze them, allow them to cool completely before placing them in a freezer safe bag or container. Freeze them for up to 4 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature when you are ready to eat them.
How should I store pumpkin muffins?
To store, place muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup nut butter
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.Add all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips to a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth, 2 minutes.
- Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
- Divide the batter between the 12 muffins, they should be 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffins look set.Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
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Mary
Hi, I am very curious how you got 12 muffins in this recipe. I was only able to get 6!
Kelley Simmons
Oh no! I usually divide the batter between the 12 so it’s usually filled 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up. You can always double this recipe or just make them smaller muffins. Thanks!
Samantha Schuh
It looks like peanut butter is missing from the recipe ingredient list, but mentioned in the step by step above? I’d love to make these, I’m guessing one cup of nut butter like in the banana version?
Kelley Simmons
Yes you are absolutely right! 1 cup of nut butter! Thanks so much for pointing this out to me I have updated the recipe card now. Thanks again!!