Pumpkin Spelt Muffins

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Spelt is an ancient grain that is easier to digest than flour. These little muffins are not dense, the texture resembles a light cake. Baking time will vary depending your oven so start checking these at 18 minutes.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups whole grain spelt flour

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • cup melted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ¼ cup golden raisins (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.

  2. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a bowl; mix well. Add maple syrup, melted butter, and eggs; mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Add pumpkin puree and stir briefly; do not overmix. Fold in raisins. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
7g Fat
24g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 311mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 168mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.