Wheat Whole Pumpkin Muffins

These Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins are moist, fluffy, and made healthier with whole wheat flour, applesauce, and zero butter. Loaded with satisfying pumpkin flavor and warm spices for the reliable fall muffin!

It is officially that time of year! Pumpkin season is in full effect and these Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins have been on repeat. Perfectly soft and moist, this pumpkin muffin recipe makes the reliable cozy treat for your family this weekend. The best part about these lighter pumpkin muffins is that you can easily throw them together in just 30 minutes and they are made healthier w

To Store: You can keep these muffins stored in a sealed, airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil on the counter at room temp for up to a day, but make sure to refrigerate after that to keep them longer. These lighter muffins will last up to a week in the fridge in a sealed container.

What goes in

• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt; hold nearby.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, maple syrup, cane sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla until all combined. Add wet ingredients into flour mixture and mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
4. Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin cups sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (or you can use paper liners) making sure to fill each cup almost all the way full.
5. Bake the muffins in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.