Grain-Free Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Grain-Free Pumpkin Muffins

The base of these muffins is tender and moist but not too dense. Even those who don't typical eschew grains will enjoy them. They make a tasty addition to breakfast or brunch served up alongside some eggs or as a quick treat with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon. I recommend slathering them with grass-fed butter for good measure.

Makes: 12 muffins

Grain Free Pumpkin Muffins

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Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dried cranberries, pepitas, and/or toasted nuts, if desired

Directions:
  1. Heat oven to 350° F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together maple syrup, oil, eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla until well blended. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined. Gently stir in mix-ins if desired.
  4. Divide batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 20-24 minutes until muffins spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes; remove to wire rack.

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Amber Hanson