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October 1, 2025 Recipes

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Rich in Vitamin A (from beta-carotene), pumpkin helps support healthy vision and immune function. It’s also a good source of fiber, which helps with digestion and can help keep you full longer.

Makes: 8 muffins
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
pumpkin-puree-Ingredients

pumpkin Ingredients Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Chocolate chips on top (optional)

Cookbook icon Instructions

Oven preheated to 350 degrees
1.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Eggs cracked in mixing bowl
2.

In a large bowl, add the pumpkin purée, egg, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract.

Flour added to mixing bowl
3.

Next, add the flour, baking powder, and stir together.

Batter divided into muffin tin
4.

Evenly divide mixture into 8 muffin tin cups lined with paper cupcake liners.

Muffins topped with chocolate chips
5.

Add a few mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin (optional) and bake for 22-25 minutes or until light and golden.

Baked pumpkin muffins on tray
6.

Enjoy as a tasty snack, or along with a berry melon fruit salad, some Greek yogurt with honey, or anything else you like!

instructions-tip

Did you know?

These pumpkin muffins can be stored in a container on the counter for up to 3 days, or you can freeze for later and enjoy them within 2 months!

Nutrition Nutrition

Pumpkin muffin nutrition facts label
Mother and child enjoying fresh muffins

REFERENCES:

Adapted from:
https://themodernnonna.com/healthy-pumpkin-muffins/#wprm-recipe-container-50320

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