Today we are making healthy pumpkin muffins. The autumnal weather is in full swing, so we are going to bake again on this Sunday baking day. Today we are going to bake with pumpkin! This autumn vegetable is deliciously full of flavor, which makes it perfect to use in baking. These healthy pumpkin muffins are very easy to make, super creamy and hearty in flavor. I am sure they will be enjoyed by young and old alike. There are no added sugars or butter in the batter besides the agave syrup, but I sprinkle a tiny bit of caster sugar on the top before they go in the oven, so you get a really nice caramelized layer on top of your muffins. Prefer sugar-free pumpkin muffins? Then you can just omit all the sugar. Everyone ready? Bake away! Also check out the recipe for these delicious pumpkin curry While you're at it.
Healthy pumpkin muffins
Baking with vegetables
Baking with vegetables is a great way to get extra nutrients while making delicious, nutritious baked goods. Vegetables not only add flavor and texture, but also provide natural sweetness and smoothness, reducing the need for sugar and fat. A perfect example is healthy pumpkin muffins, in which pumpkin provides a soft texture and a slightly sweet taste.
Pumpkin is not the only vegetable ideal for baking. Zucchini makes cakes and muffins extra fluffy without overpowering the flavor. Beets add wonderful color and a subtle earthy undertone to brownies or cakes. Sweet potato acts as a natural binder and adds delicious sweetness without refined sugars.
By incorporating vegetables into baking recipes, you create healthier treats that are also surprisingly delicious. Whether you choose pumpkin muffins, zucchini cake or beet brownies, baking with vegetables shows that healthy and flavorful go together perfectly!
What you need:
What to do:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place muffin tins in a muffin tin.
Sift the oat flour and place in a bowl along with the cinnamon, baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix well. Then add the milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla flavoring and agave syrup and mix together. Is the batter still too thick? Then add extra milk if necessary!
Divide the batter among the muffin tins and tap the bottom of the mold on the counter for a moment to remove all the air bubbles.
Sprinkle a very small amount of dark caster sugar over each muffin and slide into the oven for 15 minutes. Let the muffins cool briefly before removing them from the mold.
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
