Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
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Healthy, paleo pumpkin muffins made with almond butter and pumpkin. No flour, no oil and no dairy, and 9 grams of protein in each muffin!
Fall is here and that means it’s time to break out the canned pumpkin (or made some pumpkin puree) and get baking! I have a ton of healthy pumpkin recipes here on EBF so it’s hard to say which is best, but when it comes to pumpkin muffins… these might be my favorite.
Ingredients For Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
- almond butter – this is the base of these pumpkin muffins. Look for a brand with only 1-2 ingredients. Just almonds or just almonds and salt. You want it to have a drippy consistency rather than super thick.
- pumpkin – you can use canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree. Just be sure you don’t accidentally buy pumpkin pie mix because that’s sweetened and not what we’re looking to use in this recipe.
- eggs – these muffins don’t use flour so you need eggs to help the muffins rise and create the fluffy texture. Because there are quite a few eggs needed, I don’t recommend trying to replace these with an egg replacer. Try my vegan pumpkin muffins if you want an egg-free recipe.
- honey – this is the only sweetener needed! You can use another liquid sweetener like maple syrup if desired.
- pumpkin pie spice – this mixture is a combo of fall spices. You can make your own pumpkin pie spice using my recipe or use a store-bought blend.
- vanilla, baking soda and sea salt – three baking essentials.
- chocolate chips – I used Lily’s dark chocolate chips to keep these muffins lower in sugar, but you can use whatever chocolate chips you have on hand.
No Flour or Dairy Needed!
The exciting part about these muffins isn’t what’s in them, it’s what’s not in them! There’s no flour (not even coconut flour or almond flour), no oil or butter, no dairy and they only contain a small amount of added sugar from the honey and chocolate chips.
Like my healthy zucchini muffins, these muffins are made with almond butter as the base! Before developing these two recipes I had never baked muffins without flour so I was shocked that they they turned out looking and tasting like real muffins, not dense balls of pumpkin and almond butter. Hooray!
Blender Muffins = Less Dishes
Another bonus… these muffins come together in minutes and there’s no mixing bowls to clean because you blend the batter in your blender or food processor. I have to thank Averie of Averie Cooks for the blender muffin idea. She’s a genius!
Of course, if you don’t have a blender, no worries! You can totally mix all the ingredients together in a bowl!
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Muffins
These muffins have been taste-tested by several of our friends and everyone absolutely loves them. Not only are they easy to make (just mix everything together in your blender), but the texture and flavor is amazing.
Tips and Substitutions
- Almond butter – you can replace this with another nut/seed butter. I recommend cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Eggs – as I mentioned above, I don’t recommend trying to replace these with an egg replacer. Try my vegan pumpkin muffins if you need an egg-free recipe.
- Chocolate chips –feel free to swap these for another mix-in option like raisins, cranberries or chopped pecans.
How to Serve These Muffins
They make for a cozy fall breakfast paired with a pumpkin cream cold brew or healthy pumpkin spice latte.
Serve them at brunch alongside healthy breakfast casserole, fall breakfast salad and apple cider mimosas.
They’re also a lovely afternoon snack to tide you – and your kiddos – over until dinner.
Storing Suggestions
Muffins are always best fresh, but you can totally store them for later. Once the muffins are done baking, remove from the muffin tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Place in an air-tight container and store at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Paleo Pumpkin Muffin FAQ
Most traditional pumpkin muffins are made with white flour and white sugar so while they’re fine in moderation I wouldn’t consider them healthy. These paleo pumpkin muffins are flourless and sweetened with only a small amount of honey. They also provide a good amount of fat and protein so they’ll actually keep you feeling full. They’re definitely healthier than most pumpkin muffins.
Yes, like most baked goods pumpkin muffins can be stored in the freezer. Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Recipes to Use Up the Leftover Pumpkin
- 26 Amazing Canned Pumpkin Recipes
- Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
- Easy Pumpkin Granola
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Best Pumpkin Oatmeal
More Healthy Muffin Recipes
- Pumpkin Bran Muffins
- Healthy Apple Muffins
- Almond Flour Muffins
- High Protein Blueberry Muffins
- Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Banana Blender Muffins
Be sure to check out the full collection of pumpkin recipes and all my muffin recipes here on EBF.
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups almond butter
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 6 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of sea salt
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips, I used Lily's chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare muffin tin by spraying well with cooking spray, or line the tins with paper or silicone liners. Set aside.
- In your blender add all ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and blend on high-speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
- Fill each muffin cavity about 3/4 full with the muffin mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean without any batter. (See below for cook time for mini muffins). Allow muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes or until they are firm enough and cool enough to handle.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes or until they are firm enough and cool enough to handle. Remove from tin and let cool completely on a wire rack. Muffins are always best fresh, but these will keep airtight at room temperature for about 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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Notes
- Almond butter: you can replace this with another nut/seed butter. I recommend cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Eggs: as I mentioned above, I don’t recommend trying to replace these with an egg replacer.
- Mix-ins: feel free to swap the chocolate chips for another mix-in option like raisins, cranberries or chopped pecans.
- Mini muffins: to make mini muffins, use a mini muffin tin and bake for 7-8 minutes. 1 batch will make 36 mini muffins.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Omfg I’m in love with these muffins. I cannot believe they’re grain free. The texture is amazingly like a real deal muffin…maybe better. I made minis but with regular sized choc chips. Only sub I made was maple syrup in lieu of honey. I will make these for EVER!
THANK YOU!!!
YAY!! That makes me so happy to hear, Erin! These are one of my all-time faves and I’m so glad you loved them too. I really appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers. <3
What almond butter brand is recommended for this recipe?
Hey Toni, You can use any brand of almond butter that you prefer! I switch it up based on where I’m shopping and what’s on sale, but I go for natural almond butter with only 1 or 2 ingredients: almonds and salt. It’s better for you than the nut butters with added oil and sugar. And, natural almond butter usually isn’t as thick as processed nut butters so it’s more drippy, which makes it easier to stir into recipes!
This is my first time ever posting a review for a recipe…just never get to it….but had to do write something because…..I just made them and they are DELICIOUS! Thnx for the recipe! Will be taking these to work tomorrow! Came out great!! 🙂
Woo-hoo!! I’m so glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe, Griselda! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Love the look of these, however, living in Oz there is no such product as canned pumpkin, and I’ve been told that our pumpkin doesn’t have the same taste as the ones used in your pies and cakes. Is their a suitable alternative please?
Hi Kath, I haven’t tried it with this recipe, but you could swap the pumpkin for mashed sweet potato. I also have these flourless zucchini muffins that you could try if you’re looking for a flourless muffin option. Let me know if you try one of these recipes!
Yummy – I am not a big fan of pumpkin spice so adapted it. Really like these muffins, well, to be honest, I haven’t had a bad recipe from Eating Bird food yet, and it’s pretty much the only way I eat now!❤️
Aww, that makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad you enjoyed these muffins and are loving the other recipes, Kathy. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me! <3
Hi
We do not get tinned pumpkin in South Africa-would I get the same result with cooked and mashed pumpkin
Thanks
Hi Jodi! Yes, you can definitely use cooked instead of canned pumpkin. 🙂
What can I use in place of almond butter?
Almond butter is a key ingredient for these muffins, but you can use another nut butter like cashew butter or peanut butter.
Just wanted to thank you. I am celiac and trying to eat healthy. I love the recipes you share. I have made a few and found them tasty which not all gluten free food is and easy to make. Plus I usually have all the ingredients in my cupboard. Thanks again. God bless. Nancy
Yum! Do you think these would still come together using flax eggs?
I haven’t tested it so I’m not 100% sure. Let me know if you try it, Chelsea.
I just made these delicious muffins! I can’t believe how easy they were to whip up even by hand without a mixer! I will be making these again for a gathering, they will be the hit of the party! ❤️
Hi Tammy! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment (and star rating). Your feedback is super helpful to the EBF community.