Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome note with these Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Muffins! Packed with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and pumpkin puree, these muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, making them a deliciously guilt-free treat. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, every bite delivers cozy, autumn-inspired flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, energizing snack, or a healthy addition to your brunch table, these easy-to-make muffins are ready in just 35 minutes. Customize them with a sprinkle of walnuts for a boost of texture and heart-healthy fats. Moist, flavorful, and loaded with nutrients, these pumpkin muffins are the perfect balance of taste and wellness! Keywords: heart-healthy pumpkin muffins, healthy snack idea, whole wheat muffins, low-fat pumpkin recipe, fall baking recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 7

Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow muffins to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve as a nutritious snack or breakfast option. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	842.9 grams (842.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1851

Total Fat 61.40g	79%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 224mg	75%
Sodium 2459mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 303.20g	110%
Dietary Fiber 40.10g	143%
Total Sugars 120.80g
Protein 51.10g	102%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 1894mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 61.6%