Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins

Start your morning off right with these Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins!

Topped with dark chocolate chips, these soft gluten-free pumpkin muffins make the perfect fall breakfast treat!

almond flour pumpkin muffins in tin with chocolate chips

Key recipe ingredients

  • Almond flour: Blanched almond flour (which uses almonds with the skins removed) works best for this recipe.
  • Baking soda: This helps the muffins rise and become soft and fluffy.
  • Spices: I use a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. You could also add some ginger or cardamom for even more flavor!
  • Pumpkin puree: Make sure you grab a can of 100% pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Vegetable oil: Vegetable oil adds moisture to the mix and ensures a tender crumb.
  • Brown sugar: Brown sugar brings the sweetness and a subtle caramel flavor to this muffin recipe.
  • Eggs: Eggs help bind the ingredients for the almond flour pumpkin muffins together.
  • Vanilla extract: For extra almond flavor, you could swap out the vanilla for almond extract.
muffin ingredients

Step by step photos

mixing dry and wet ingredients

Step 1: Mix together the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients. Then combine.

mixing chocolate chips into the pumpkin muffin batter

Step 2: Fold in the chocolate chips.

pumpkin batter in muffin tin topped with chocolate chips

Step 3: Spoon the batter into the muffin liners.

whole pumpkin muffin

Step 4: Bake and enjoy!

Expert tips and tricks

Using almond flour is a great alternative to all purpose flour to create gluten free bakes with a soft and fluffy crumb. If you haven’t worked with almond flour before, here are a few tips to make sure your muffins are a success:

  • Make sure you’re using almond flour as opposed to almond meal for this recipe. Almond flour is made with blanched (peeled) almonds and has a light, fluffy texture. Almond meal is made with unblanched (skin-on) almonds and is generally more coarse in texture.
  • There’s quite a bit of difference in texture between various almond flour brands. Use a quality blanched almond flour with a powder-like consistency. For best results, avoid almond flour that appears to have a coarse grind.
  • Using almond flour makes these muffins prone to sticking to the pan, which is why I recommend using liners as opposed to greasing the muffin tin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of almond flour should I use?

Blanched almond flour works the best for this almond flour pumpkin muffins recipe. When choosing your almond flour, make sure to use superfine almond flour from a quality brand – the consistency should be powder-like. Certain almond flours have a more coarse grind, which will affect the texture of your muffins. Also make sure to avoid almond meal (or unblanched almond flour), which will yield a denser muffin.

Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

No, you’ll need 100% canned pumpkin puree for this recipe. Canned pumpkin pie filling has added sugar and spices, which can cause your muffins to be overly sweet or too heavy on the spice.

Why are my almond flour muffins crumbly?

Almond flour muffins can become crumbly if there is not enough moisture or a binding agent in the recipe. Ensure you use all of the oil and eggs to prevent excessive crumbliness.

close up of muffin texture

Storage and freezing instructions

Allow the almond flour pumpkin muffins to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to a week.

If you want to freeze the muffins, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to three months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and warm in an oven or microwave if desired.

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almond flour pumpkin muffins in tin with chocolate chips

Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: Brit Kapustina
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups (280 grams) blanched almond flour*
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup (250 grams) pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (110 grams) dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with 12 liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth. 
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  6. Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin liners. Optional: top with additional chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Almond flour: Use a quality superfine blanched almond flour for best results. Certain brands of almond flour have a coarser grind, which will affect the texture of your muffins.

Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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