Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

As a Paleo version of this breakfast favorite, this muffin recipe uses almond flour, almond butter and organic pumpkin puree in place of the traditional ingredients. You can use applesauce in place of the optional honey if desired for moisture and sweetness.

The nutritional values provided are for two muffins.

Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
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Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

Servings 6

Total Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 291

carbohydrate 21g

protein 11g

fat 21g

Ingredients

  • 11/2 cup(s) almond flour
  • 3/4 cup(s) pumpkin puree, organic
  • 3 large egg(s)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 11/2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) sea salt
  • 1/4 cup(s) honey, raw (optional)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon(s) almonds sliced
  • 1 package(s) paper muffin liners

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Coat muffin tins with coconut oil (or use paper muffin cups and add 1/2 teaspoon melted coconut oil to batter).
  3. Mix all ingredients and pour evenly into tins.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes on the middle rack.
  5. Sprinkle almonds on top immediately after taking them out of the oven.

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