Fall is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with the cozy flavors of pumpkin? These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Packed with hearty oats, real pumpkin, and warm spices, they’re not only delicious but also nourishing. Plus, they’re naturally sweetened and full of fiber to keep you energized all season long. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a cup of coffee or as a healthy treat in your lunchbox!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins 
(116 cal each/12 muffins, 20g carbs)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (honey or agave can be used as well)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350’F. Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray (I recommend coconut oil spray).
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, baking powder, seasonings, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, add pumpkin, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk and add-ins and mix.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir well to incorporate. Allow the mixture to set and thicken for about 3-5 min before spooning into the muffin pan.
- Fill muffin cups almost completely full with batter. The muffins will not rise.
- Bake for 25-30 min or until center is set. Allow them to cool before removing from muffin pan. Store in airtight container in fridge for about a week or freeze up to 3 months.
