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Fantastic Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-free)

Fantastic Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-free)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (from a can)
  • ¾ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup dates, chopped
  • 1 snack pack (~1/3 cup) applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon Raw Spice Bar Un-Pumpkin Pie Spice, see shopping tips below
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder, for gluten-free, see shopping tips below
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾-1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In an electric mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, add pumpkin, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, dates, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in eggs. Add flour, un-pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and mix until combined. Stir in optional nuts and mix until blended.
  • Fill each muffin cup about¾ full. Makes 12 muffins total. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully loosen each using a spoon or dull knife before removing muffins from pan.
  • When cooled, wrap each muffin with plastic wrap and store on the kitchen counter for several days. These muffins freeze great too! Wrap each in plastic wrap and store in a plastic bag in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 179mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18g