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Home » Breakfast » Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

Published Dec 3, 2015 · Last updated Sep 17, 2020 · By Anna · 6 Comments

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Muffin BannerNow I know that with Thanksgiving behind us, pumpkin may be a little passe. Gingerbread is probably the flavor of the moment. But I'm so hooked on pumpkin treats, that lately, every day has been baking day. I can't help myself. Not to mention, I have a cellar with several hundred pounds of pumpkin to use up this winter!

muffins 1We've been digging the pumpkin pies and custards - but nothing elicits more smiles than these pumpkin muffins. Especially from 19-month-old Izzy. They are currently her absolute favorite, and always guarantee an extra-joyful start to that little cutie-pie's day. Plus, I tell myself that there's enough pumpkin in there, it counts toward her vegetables for the day...kind of. Oh, the things we tell ourselves...

Muffins 2Truth be told, I've been searching for the perfect pumpkin muffin recipe for years. Even in my carefree white-flour-eating days, I never really adored any of the recipes I tried. Oddly, it wasn't until going grain-free (and many test batches later, let's be honest!) that I finally nailed down a homemade pumpkin muffin recipe that I'm perfectly happy with, every time.

Muffins 3 I especially love making these muffins "Izzy-sized", in my collection of antique mini-muffin pans. Like old books, they're an addiction. They call to me at summer yard sales and funky little thrift stores.

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Muffins 5I hope you enjoy these as much as we do! If, however, you've reached your limit on pumpkin for the season, and are holding out for that gingerbread, just hang tight, ok? I'll be back with that next week!


Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

(Makes 12 regular-sized muffins, or 24 mini muffins)

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup golden flax seed meal
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease muffin tins well, or line with parchment paper cups. Sift together dry ingredients (except chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins if using). In a large bowl (I use my stand mixer), add pumpkin, eggs, melted oil, molasses, and maple syrup. Mix well on medium speed. Add cider vinegar, and mix on low speed, just enough to blend. Add dry ingredients. Mix on low speed, just until all ingredients are well incorporated. Gently stir in chocolate chips, raisins or nuts. Spoon into muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake 25-30 minutes (12-15 for mini muffins) - just until centers are well set, and edges are slightly darkening. (Because of the molasses, these are a little darker in color than most baked goods, and at first glance might look done before they are. When in doubt, go by touch - if the centers have firmed up, they're done!)

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  1. Christine says

    November 17, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Thanks for the great recipe and for the good tips on specific ingredients to use! I just clicked through on "chocolate chips" and happened upon a great deal at Amazon! 🙂 There was a 15% off coupon, plus a $10 grocery promotion, so instead of $51.84 for 12 bags of chocolate chips, at $.48 per ounce, I ended up paying $34.06 which works out to just 31.5 cents per ounce. An excellent price for high-quality dark chocolate! 🙂

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  2. Karen Merhalski says

    October 07, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Oh my! Another delicious recipe for me to try! I love the pictures Anna! Izzy sure looks like she is enjoying these!

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  3. Jared says

    December 07, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    As far as I'm concerned, pumpkin is in season all winter long. This post has me wondering when you're going to post about those cranberry muffins you used to make 🙂

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    • Anna says

      December 07, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      Wow - great memory! I think I can oblige! ; )

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  4. Freja Folce says

    December 05, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I knew there was a reason to buy all that extra canned pumpkin after thanksgiving! I was hoping to find something something just like this awesome! Thanks so much Anna!!

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  5. Lydia St. Louis says

    December 04, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    These look amazing! I'll have to pin this and try it once I have all the ingredients. Fun read!

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