Description

These Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Apple Muffins are a perfect blend of fall flavors, combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the crisp, natural sweetness of apples. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, coconut sugar, and non-dairy milk, these muffins are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They are moist, fluffy, and lightly spiced, making them an ideal snack, breakfast, or dessert that caters to both vegan and gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups (270 g) quick or rolled oats, blended into oat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 15-ounce (425 g) can pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
3/4 cup (105 g) coconut sugar
3/4 cup (180 ml) non-dairy milk
1 cup (150 g) grated apple (Honeycrisp recommended)
1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup (88 g) pecans (optional)

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-muffin tin; set aside.
Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pumpkin Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, non-dairy milk, and lemon juice or vinegar. Stir until smooth.
Combine: Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until a thick batter forms, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the grated apple and pecans (if using).
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the muffins sit in the tray for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.

Notes

Oat Flour: If you’re using store-bought oat flour, make sure it’s labeled gluten-free if you have a gluten sensitivity.
Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding a bit more coconut sugar or maple syrup.
Customization: Feel free to mix in other ingredients like chocolate chips, seeds, or different spices to suit your taste.