Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Donut Muffins are a delightful blend of pumpkin spice flavors in a wholesome, muffin form. Perfect for a fall breakfast or snack, these moist and flavorful treats are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or regular muffin tin.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide the batter into muffin cups and bake mini muffins for 12-15 minutes or regular muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Coat Muffins: Brush muffins with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
