10 Of The Best Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Ever! %

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

10 easy homemade healthy pumpkin muffins that are moist made with most recipes made with 2 or 3 ingredients.

Dietary Types

Keto
Vegan
Low Fat
Gluten Free
Paleo
Low Carb
Grain Free
Sugar Free
Low Calorie
Dairy Free
Flourless

Popular Ingredients

Banana
Cream Cheese
Almond Flour
Chocolate
Oatmeal
Zucchini
Coconut Flour
Oat Flour
Whole Wheat
Carrot
Greek Yogurt
Cinnamon

What Can I Substitute For Pumpkin Puree

Frozen butternut squash.
Sweet potatoes.
Roasted acorn squash.

For 1 cup canned pumpkin, substitute 1 cup of cooked, mashed sweet potato, acorn or butternut squash.

Where Do I Get Pumpkin Puree

The baking aisle of the grocery store.

What Does Pumpkin Puree Do In Baking

It acts as a sweetener, fat substitute to create moisture in the recipe.

Can I Substitute Pumpkin Puree For Eggs

Yes. Add ¼ cup of canned pumpkin for each egg.

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Is Pumpkin In The Can Really Pumpkin

Pumpkin puree is actually made with a variety of winter squash. For instance, Dickinson pumpkins, also known as Dickinson squash, are used to make the majority of canned pumpkin.

Other options are butternut, buttercup, honeycut and acorn squash.

How Can I Make My Muffins Lighter And Fluffy

Eggs, milk and butter at room temperature forms a smooth mixture that traps air and expands when heated in the oven. The expansion allows the muffins to become fluffy and light.

Why Are My Pumpkin Muffins So Dense

Too much liquid.

How Do You Tell If Muffins Are Done Without A Toothpick

Select a knife with the thinnest blade. Insert the blade into the center of the muffin.

If the knife comes out clean, the muffins are done.

If batter sticks to the blade, let your muffins bake a few minutes more then check again with a clean knife.

How Long Do I Let Muffins Cool

No more than 5 minutes.

How Many Calories Are In A Pumpkin Muffin

165 calories per muffin.

How Many Calories Are In A Mini Pumpkin Muffin

55 calories per muffin.

How To Freeze The Muffins

Allow muffins to cool completely. before

To freeze, wrap the muffin securely in freezer wrap, or place in freezer bags.

Baked products should be stored at 0°F or lower. Muffins can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How Do You Unfreeze Muffins

Muffins can be thawed at room temperature, or heat the frozen muffins in an oven or microwave.

Should A Pumpkin Muffin Be Refrigerated

No. The coolness of the fridge causes muffins to dry out faster rather than keep them moist.

If you want to store muffins in the fridge store them in a sealed container with paper towel. Never wrap muffins in plastic wrap.

Line the muffins in an airtight container or zip-lock bag on top of paper towel. Then place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well.

Placing paper towel below and on top of the muffins will keep them moist.