Gluten Free Pumpkin Blender Muffins that bring Fall right to your front door! The longer they sit, the yummier they become. Make a batch and have them with your morning coffee all week long!
These pumpkin muffins also freeze well. Store them in an air tight container or a freezer bag. Set them on the counter for 15 minutes to thaw before serving!
We replaced cereal in January 2017 with whole grain muffins, grain free donuts, and oatmeal!
My family, along with an estimated 60% of the population, has the MTHFR Gene Mutation, I know it sounds like a bad word. All that means is that we have to stay away from Folic Acid. Unfortunately, most cereal (along with most processed food) is chalk full of folic acid, per a mandate that the FDA passed about five years ago.
Because I have to be so vigilant, it was important to me to create delicious recipes like these gluten free pumpkin blender muffins! Nutrient dense recipes like this keep them from feeling like they’re missing out on anything!
What I thought was a life sentence turned into a blessing. My kids hyperactivity levels have decreased. My daughters rheumatoid arthritis is being managed with a whole foods, gluten free diet. Breakfast is tastier than ever!
If you’re looking for a fabulous healthy pumpkin muffin recipe this season, this recipe is practically screaming, “I’m you’re Huckleberry.”
If you like these try my Original Blender Muffins, Incredible Hulk Blender Muffins, Mamas Peanut Butter Blender Muffins, or my Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins!
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Pumpkin Blender Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free steel cut oats or oat flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Streusel Topping (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons cassava flour
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray of choice. Set aside.
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Place all of the ingredients, in the order listed, in a high powered blender. If you do not have a high powered blender you can use oat flour instead of steel cut oats and mix the ingredients together with a hand mixer. Blend for 60 seconds or until a smooth batter forms.
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Fill the muffin cups half way full with the batter, dividing it evenly amongst the cups. Optionally, in a small bowl combine all the streusel ingredients. Sprinkle over top of each batter filled muffin cup.
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Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before running a butterknife along the sides of the muffin cups, carefully remove each muffin and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
The streusel topping is completely optional, it elevates the recipe, but they're great without it too!
Do u think I could use agave nectar in place of the maple syrup? I’m currently out of syrup. Next Costco trip I suppose 😊
That’s a great substitution. 🙂
I don’t have a high powered blender, yet. 😀 Could I use oat flour and would I use the same measured amound of oat flour?
Yes and yes! 🙂
What’s the difference between oats and steel cut? Can I use either in this recipe?
You can use either. I use Steel Cut because they’re the least processed form of an oat and have more nutritional content. 🙂
For weight loss, how many mini muffins= 1 serving?
For weight loss , how many mini muffins = 1 serving?
1-2 minis for a snack. 🙂
does using steel coats make them look like yours? I made with regular oats and they didn’t turn out like yours- they are flatter and not as fluffy? They taste great but just look flat lol 🙂
They should still fluff with regular oats. Is your baking soda still active? If you’re in a higher altitude you may need a bit more.
Weight watchers points 1 point for mini and 4 points for regular.
Thanks!!
Can you use Swerve or.another sweetener rather than maple? Would it be and difference for WW points? Thanks
How do you get these to blend? When I put in my Vitamix, they sling out and won’t blend.
That’s strange. I have a 5200 machine with a 5300 pitcher. I put all the ingredients in and quickly increase the speed from 1-10 then flip the switch to high and it’s all blended within a few seconds.
What do you use to grease your pan?
Spray coconut oil 🙂
Can you freeze these? It’s just me, my little, and my husband.
They freeze really well. 🙂
I make these muffins every few days. They are so good and my “sweet” go to right now. The best part is there is no sugar or flour in them which makes it a wonderful treat for my son who is a diabetic. Not sure if I can give stars but I am giving them five out of five stars!!!
Can i use honey or swerve or something similar for the syrup?
Yes. 🙂
Wow…these are really great! Hope my family likes them too.
Thank you Mary! 🙂
I made these over the Thanksgiving weekend with my 8 year old granddaughter. The instructions were so easy I practically stood and supervised her. All 4 kids 8, 5, 3 and 1 loved them.
Definately a keeper!
So good! My entire family loved them and more filling than a floured muffin but tastes even better! A definite go to recipe! Yummy!
YAY! Oh, I am so glad you all enjoyed them!
Any idea if you can use oat flour instead of oats? (I was given a bag)
Sure!
Do you add nutritional info on your recipes that I’m not seeing (ie. Calories, fat per serving)?
I do not.
Made these yesterday. Teen 2 said they needed more pumpkin. I will increase the spices next time. I’m usually pretty liberal with cinnamon and such. Guess he likes them even more heavy handed. 🙂 super easy to make!
Can I use an immersion blender for these?
If I make this using steel cut oats do I need to cook them first?
No. If using the steel cut oats, the high powered blender essentially turns it into oat flour.
Is there an easy way to get these out of the bottom of the blender? lol My batter was all up the sides and under the blade. Other than that they went together beautifully.
Yes! I use this spatula, it’s a Godsend when dealing with blenders.http://amzn.to/2H1PeEg
Can you recommend a substitute for the eggs? I really want to make them but have a sensitivity to eggs.
Sure! You can use a flax egg as a substitute in this recipe. 🙂
Do you think i can use apple sauce to sub the eggs ? My son is allergic to eggs and i would like to be able make some for him as well..😊
Maybe try a flax egg instead? 🙂
can you use oat flour instead of bending oats in the blender? if so, is it the 3/4 of a cup?
I just made these and they are absolutely delicious! Thank you so much!!!
How many calories for 2 mini muffins?
Made these this morning for the first time and decided to triple the recipe. Made 36 mini muffins and 5 regular sized muffins. First time using the steel cut oats and I must admit that I like the texture with the steel cut oats much more than with regular large oats. They were very simple to make and my Vitamix blended them beautifully. I used a bit more pumpkin spice, but still find that they could use a bit more, as I like a stronger pumpkin spice taste. This recipe could easily be quadrupled in the vitamix blender that I have, and I will do that next time. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
Would soaked oats work?
That would be an experiment that I have never tried.
Hi, i am from Australia and we don’t have Pumpkin Pie Spice, can you please let me know what that consists of so i can sub it … thank you
Hi Zarina,
There are a lot of different wonderful Pumpkin Pie Spice recipes online to can find to make your own.
I don’t use oats. Any thoughts on using almond flour as a substitute?
No, almond flour can not be used. It is not an adequate substitute.
I used white rice flour tonight and they turned out good!
Would regular flour work instead of Cassava flour in
the topping? I don’t have any health issues with regular flour.
Yes 🙂
Could i substitute coconut flour for cassavana?
Hi Steph,
I personally have never tested this recipe that way before so it would be a total experiment.
It says to place all of the ingredients, in the order listed, in a high powered blender. Does that means the oats themselves or do I need to blend them first making them flour like? I have a blender, but it’s not a high power one. Wondered if I should blend the oats first then add ingredients. Thanks!
Hey Sara,
I personally have a high powered blender (Vitamin) so I am able to put everything in at once, but if you feel like your blender will not blend as well with all of the ingredients then I would suggest blending just the oats first. 🙂
Has anyone made these using an egg substitute?
You can use 1/2 egg, 1/2 flax seed. I am not sure how it would come out with if you use an egg substitute to replace the eggs entirely.
I have no idea how to do this. do you have any idea how to figure out how many calories is in one muffin?
I’m wondering if cab use a combo off egg replacer/applesauce for the eggs. My son is allergic.
Do you have nutritional value for the muffins? Made them tonight. So yummy, but have no idea how much each muffin is.
Helen,
I appreciate you reaching out! I am so happy to hear that you love the recipe you! If you punch the exact ingredients you used to create the recipe into an app like myfitness pal you’ll be able to quickly get the nutritional information. The main reason I don’t include the nutritional information, is because all ingredients have different nutritional information so it will always vary depending on the ingredients you’re using.
Hi! I want to try these! They look and sound so good! I am having a hard time finding cassava flour. I haven’t tried Amazon yet though! What is cassava flour? Is there anything you can sub for it?
Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving!
Jen D.
I purchase my cassava flour from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Organic-Cassava-Tested-Gluten-Free/dp/B078XPFWL6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1AXJLO67ERHCB&keywords=cassava+flour&qid=1576872343&sprefix=cassava,aps,250&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=insta0271-20&linkId=0acf46bca94cb27056a6e37a43bdb8b6&language=en_US
What would be a good sub for oats? I have celiac disease and sometimes oats mess with my stomach? Thanks
Oats are naturally gluten free, if you have celiacs you need to find a package that says certified gluten free, and sorry I do not have a sub for oats in this recipe.
Holy yum!!! I had quick oats, regular flour and regular sugar that I substituted and I’m not big on pecans, so I left those off. But out of the oven, they were so moist (ha) and delicious. I think next time I’ll add a little more pumpkin spice, but best believe there will be a next time. Love love love!
Made these today. Subbed walnuts for the pecans because I was halfway through when I realized I didn’t have pecans- whoops! They were delicious 😋