Inspired by my Almond Butter Blondies, these paleo muffins make an easy after-school snack or breakfast on the go. They taste like a traditional muffin, and come together quickly in one bowl! If you want more of a chocolate brownie-like experience, be sure to try my Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins for another variation.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Instead of using flour, these muffins get their structure from a combination of almond butter and eggs. Just like magic, they become light & fluffy when they bake! As a result, this recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, without relying on almond flour or coconut flour. If you don’t have almond butter on hand, you can use cashew butter with similar results. If you can’t find canned pumpkin puree, I’ve also got you covered with a tutorial on how to make pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkins. Store-bought pumpkin pie spice is convenient, but you can make your own pumpkin pie spice at home using ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
How to Make Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and sea salt. Stir well until the batter is smooth. Use a 1/4 cup measure to divide the batter among the muffin liners, and sprinkle the tops with chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips. (You can also stir the mix-ins into the center of the muffin if you like.) Bake at 350ºF until the muffins rise and look firm in the center, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the muffin pan for at least 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. They have an amazingly fluffy texture, without using any flour! This paleo muffin recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days for the best shelf life. Or you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Looking for more paleo muffin recipes? Try my Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, Almond Flour Muffins, or Spiced Applesauce Paleo Muffins for more ideas. If you try this Paleo Pumpkin Muffin recipe, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like them.
