Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice!

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice!

Between harvesting our summer crop, planting our fall/winter garden, school starting up, doing family activities, and visiting with family members…I’ve been super busy lately. And not only do I feel like I don’t have enough time to make something sufficient in the mornings, I feel like there’s nothing to make. Well, there’s oatmeal, but no one in my family actually enjoys eating oatmeal.

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice!

So I started flipping through my recipe binder and found a recipe for whole wheat pumpkin muffins. Sure enough, I hadn’t made that recipe in over a year, despite how incredibly addictive they are. And when I made them again today, they were just as amazing as I’d remembered. I was really glad I still had a can of organic pumpkin puree.

These pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice! They are super easy to make and can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. 

When I shared these muffins last year, the pictures were slightly horrendous. No lie. The pictures simply didn’t do these wonderful, tender muffins justice. So here they are, in all their glory.

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice!

Whether you’re looking to make a breakfast that’s healthy for your family, or you’re wanting to make breakfast lickety-split, these soft, hearty whole wheat pumpkin muffins are the perfect breakfast for any day of the week.

Here’s the recipe:

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
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Yield: 12 muffins
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups organic whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup pure organic honey or maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup organic pumpkin puree (where to buy)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicone liners and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, honey, and melted butter (or coconut oil). Add to the dry ingredients and mix together until well combined. Fold in the pumpkin puree. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan so it’s evenly distributed. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes clean, about 18 – 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days or place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months.

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These whole wheat pumpkin muffins, slathered with butter and drizzled with a little bit of honey are like a bite of heaven. Pumpkin lovers rejoice!

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Comments

  1. says

    G’day and thanks for sharing at the #SayGdayParty!
    Please make sure to stop by if you haven’t already and visit some other people also attending the party and would be great if you could answer one of my questions or two! Thank you! Cheers! Joanne

  2. says

    Mmm…. pumpkin! I WILL be making these and may try to sub . gluten free flour instead of wheat. My daughter has an allergy and it is always hard to find a good muffin recipe with gluten free flour. I did see your recipe for gluten free chocolate chip muffins and will be trying those too. I’m so glad you shared at the Saturday Soiree Blog Party.

  3. says

    Oh dear, they all look simply delicious. I love home made muffins in the morning with a good cup of coffee. Nothing better. I am printing up the recipe for the Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins. Perfect for a Fall morning breakfast. Yum.

    • says

      Hello Karen! I agree—nothing beats warm, homemade muffins fresh out of the oven in the morning. I know you’ll love them! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Labor Day!

  4. says

    These look delicious! I love using whole wheat flour when possible, and I’m so ready for pumpkin recipes. Thanks for sharing this one with us!

    I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!

  5. says

    Yum! I’m in total pumpkin mode right now…so glad that the cool weather will be arriving soon! I can’t wait to make these. They look so nutritious and tasty. Perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning! Pinned and tweeted. :)

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  1. […] The month of October can be a serious sugar high. Between the return of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte and the endless Halloween candy, it can be a dangerously slippery slope as we head into the Holiday season. Searching for ways to get my fill of that yummy pumpkin flavor without nearly all of the guilt, I was on the prowl for ways to incorporate pumpkin in a healthy and hearty way. I was thrilled when I found the recipe for Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins on the site Natural Chow. […]

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