Description
These pumpkin honey muffins are fluffy and wheaty, with a delightful pumpkin flavor, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Grease a muffin tin with olive or vegetable oil and dust it with a coat of flour.
- Carefully fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed warm. Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a different flavor. If you prefer a sweeter muffin, add a bit more honey or sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35