Made with olive oil and whole wheat flour, these pumpkin spice muffins are not too sweet and come with a bit of a healthy spin.
Regardless of how quickly the seasons are flying by, I can’t help but still be excited for fall. It has been SO hot here in Southern California and the prospect of being able to wear long pajama pants to bed and cuddle up under blankets with coffee + a sweet treat sounds AMAZING. 
So let’s talk about today’s recipe! If you’re looking to get into that festive fall mood without all the heaviness that most baked goods bring, this on is for you. It’s made with half whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and doesn’t contain any butter (hello heart healthy olive oil!). You can easily whip it up in no time and store them in the freezer if you make a full batch and can’t finish them all in a few days! I like to pop one of the plain frozen muffins into my toaster and then drizzle on the glaze once it comes out and cools slightly. Delicious!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Description
Made with olive oil and whole wheat flour, these pumpkin spice muffins are not too sweet and come with a bit of a healthy spin.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can of pureed pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, egg, egg white, maple syrup, sugar, milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together white flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- Grease a muffin tin and add batter about ¾ of the way full for each one. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- While the muffins are cooling, whisk together 1 tbsp of milk with ½ cup of powdered sugar. Drizzle the glaze on the the muffins and enjoy!
- Category: Baking
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour, but keep in mind that the muffins may be slightly less hearty.
What can I use instead of maple syrup for sweetening?
You can substitute honey or agave syrup for maple syrup, but this may alter the flavor slightly.
How do I store the pumpkin spice muffins for later?
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or freeze them for longer storage, and reheat in a toaster when ready to eat.
