Today we’re making healthy pumpkin muffins. Fall is in full swing, so we’re getting back to baking on this Sunday baking day. Today we’re baking with pumpkin! This fall vegetable has a wonderfully rich flavor, making it perfect for baking. These healthy pumpkin muffins are very easy to make, super moist, and absolutely delicious. I’m sure they’ll be a hit with young and old alike. There’s no added sugar or butter in the batter besides the agave syrup, but I sprinkle a veeeery small amount of granulated sugar on top before they go into the oven, so you get a really tasty caramelized layer on top of your muffins. Prefer sugar-free pumpkin muffins? Then you can simply leave out all the sugar. Everyone ready? Let’s bake! Also check out the recipe for these delicious Pumpkin Curry While you're at it.
Healthy pumpkin muffins
Roasting Vegetables
Baking with vegetables is a great way to get extra nutrients while making delicious, nutritious baked goods. Vegetables not only add flavor and texture, but also provide natural sweetness and moistness, which means you need less sugar and fat. A perfect example of this is healthy pumpkin muffins, in which pumpkin gives the muffins a soft texture and a slightly sweet flavor.
Pumpkin isn’t the only vegetable that’s ideal for baking. Zucchini makes cakes and muffins extra light and fluffy without overpowering the flavor. Beets add a beautiful color and a subtle earthy undertone to brownies or cake. Sweet potatoes act as a natural binder and add a delicious sweetness without refined sugars.
By incorporating vegetables into baking recipes, you can create healthier treats that are also surprisingly delicious. Whether you choose pumpkin muffins, zucchini cake, or beet brownies, baking with vegetables proves that healthy and flavorful go hand in hand!
What you need:
What to do:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place the muffin liners in a muffin pan.
Sift the oat flour and combine it with the cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then mix well. Next, add the milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and agave syrup, and mix everything together. Is the batter still too thick? If so, add a little more milk!
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and tap the bottom of the pan lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Sprinkle a tiny bit of dark brown sugar over each muffin and bake for 15 minutes. Let the muffins cool slightly before removing them from the pan.
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
