These Mediterranean Flourless Pumpkin Muffins have a soft and moist texture. We prepare these muffins with pumpkin purée, almond butter, eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, almond flour, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and orange zest. Each muffin has approximately 190 calories and 12 g of net carbs. We make these muffins in about 35 minutes. These Mediterranean Flourless Pumpkin Muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, snacks, family gatherings, holidays, cozy mornings, and light desserts. You can prepare these muffins ahead because we refrigerate them for 5 days and freeze them for almost 2 to 3 months. You can serve these muffins with Apple Slices, Roasted Almonds, Fresh Figs, Greek Coffee, and Cinnamon Apples.
STATS:
- Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- No. of Calories: 190 kcal
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 1 muffin
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total servings: 12
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Muffin tin
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Muffin liners
INGREDIENTS:
PUMPKIN MUFFIN BATTER:
- 1½ cups pumpkin purée
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- â…“ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
PUMPKIN PURÉE:
- We use pure pumpkin purée to provide moisture and natural pumpkin flavor. As a replacement, you can use thick homemade pumpkin purée.
ALMOND BUTTER:
- We use almond butter to provide richness and a soft texture. As a different choice, you might utilize cashew butter or peanut butter.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour provides structure while keeping these muffins flourless. You could also utilize finely ground almond meal.
WALNUTS:
- We use walnuts to add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture. As a different option, you may use pecans or pistachios.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds a Mediterranean flair and moisture. Avocado oil may be utilized in its replacement.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- The muffins are naturally sweetened by maple syrup. Honey can be used as an alternative.
ORANGE ZEST:
- Orange zest adds a fresh citrus flavor that complements the pumpkin. Lemon zest can also be used.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 175°Celcius and coat a twelve-cup muffin tin.
- Stir the vanilla, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, almond butter, olive oil, and eggs till smooth.
- Include the orange zest, almond flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Carefully whisk till the batter is blended.
- Whisk in the pumpkin seeds and chopped walnuts.
- Distribute the batter uniformly in the muffin cups.
- Bake till the muffins are set, for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Cool the muffins for just five minutes in the pan.
- Put them on a cooling rack and cool them fully before eating.
TIPS:
- Include thick pumpkin purée for a perfect texture.
- We utilize finely ground almond flour to make the muffins softer.
- You could toast the walnuts for an additional flavor.
- Cool the muffins for some time and then bring out from the liners.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Berries
- Sliced Bananas
- Apple Slices
- Orange Slices
HEALTHY SNACKS:
- Hummus
- Fresh Fruit
- Roasted Almonds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Greek Yogurt
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Labneh
- Fresh Figs
- Dates
- Walnuts
- Tahini
DRINKS:
- Herbal Tea
- Greek Coffee
- Black Coffee
- Chai
- Fresh Orange Juice
DESSERT:
- Honey Yogurt
- Cinnamon Apples
- Fresh Figs
- Date Paste
- Dark Chocolate
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled muffins in an airtight box and refrigerate them for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the muffins for almost 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
May we decrease the sweetness?
- Yes, you can lightly decrease the maple syrup to get a less-sweet flavor.
May we utilize a different nut butter?
- Yes, you may swap cashew or peanut butter for almond butter.
Could we include chocolate chips?
- Yes, you can use a little quantity of dark chocolate chips.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
Proteins: 5 g
Caloric Content: 190 kcal
Net carbs: 12 g
Sodium: 125 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 7 g
Fats: 12 g
Portion Size: 1 muffin
Total carbs: 15 g
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