the best Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins–lightly sweet & moist, bursting with pumpkin oat goodness!
Happy Saturday! What are your plans today? Perhaps you’ll be skydiving, parasailing or…baking?
Same things, obviously. 😉
Apparently, I’ve got fun and adventure on the mind and nothing, including fear of skydiving, will stop me! M’kay?
Perhaps these healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffins can keep all crazy high adventure ideas at bay. At least for now… So whaddya say we dive right into today’s fall-inspired recipe for pumpkin oatmeal muffin awesomeness? Let’s bake it!
How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Learn how to make pumpkin oatmeal muffins with healthy vegan and gluten free ingredients in just a few steps.
Preheat
Start by preheating your oven to 325°F. Line an 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners.
Whisk the Wet Ingredients
Add all wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk until well mixed: pumpkin puree, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax eggs, non-dairy milk and vanilla.
Add the Dry Ingredients
Add oat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and salt to the same bowl and whisk until no flour patches remain.
Scoop the Batter
Using this large scoop, scoop and drop muffin batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle oats on top of each muffin.
Bake
Bake for around 29 minutes.
Cool and Eat!
Cool and enjoy the best pumpkin oatmeal muffins ever!
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Testimonials about Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Bree says, “I eat GF and vegan for food sensitivities and I tried these last night. I subbed GF flour (I didn’t have any oat flour) and monk fruit for the coconut sugar. They turned out great! My whole family ate them for breakfast and the kids loved them (with butter of course). Thank you!”
Elizabeth says, “Made these tonight and they are a perfect morning treat! I only use your recipes for baking so thank you.”
Kathy says, “These muffins turned out wonderfully. The spices and level of sweetness are perfect; they are moist, tender, and flavorful. Being top 8 allergy-free, I am on the lookout for nutritious, yummy, safe recipes, and this one fits the bill… Thank you for this delicious recipe that will now be a go-to for me!”
Jackie says, “Once again, another delicious reliable recipe from Demeter. Ingredients I have on hand–nice to have a pumpkin muffin for fall. Thank you!”
Storing and Freezing Your Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Room Temp: store your pumpkin oatmeal muffins in an airtight container out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources for up to 1 week.
Freezing: place pumpkin oatmeal muffins in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. Allow muffins to thaw for about 30 minutes before enjoying, or pop muffins into the microwave in 10-second increments until just warm.
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Perfectly moist Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins that are lightly sweet and so easy to make! Wonderfully healthy, vegan and gluten free.
Great Tools for the Best Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
- Muffin batter scoop – 1 of my top baking tools. I highly recommend using this muffin batter scoop (shhh… it’s secretly an ice cream scoop!) to scoop muffin batter for easier & more even batter distribution.
- Non-stick Parchment Muffin Liners – half the time, I use these nonstick parchment muffin liners. These babies are the gold standard in muffin liners. They are so nonstick that they naturally peel off on their own while your muffins are cooling! Perfect for folks who hate any kind of liners sticking to their muffins!
- Unbleached Muffin Liners – the other half of the time, I love using these unbleached muffin liners! They’re compostable, stick *just the right amount* to your muffins (so the liners don’t fall off mid-cooling) and are so easy to use. Bonus: you get to feel good about them not being bleached!
So should we all go parasailing together? I wish!! For now, let’s settle/totally do something better and bake these healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffins together! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing in these baking adventures with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
- Total Time: 54 minutes
- Yield: 10-14 muffins 1x
Description
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins (V, GF): a one bowl recipe for lightly sweet and perfectly moist pumpkin muffins packed with healthy, whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, One Bowl.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons golden ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
- ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
- 1 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon**
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves**
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg**
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon gluten free rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place cupcake liners in a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, add all the wet ingredients: pumpkin, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add all dry ingredients: oat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain.
- Pour batter evenly into muffin pan. Fill all the way to the top of each liner for a slight domed top, or fill to the top, with about a tablespoon extra for large domed tops. The batter is thick and won’t spill over while baking. Optional: sprinkle oats onto muffin tops.
- Bake for 24-30 minutes. Mine took 29 minutes, for large domed topped muffins.
- Allow to cool in muffin pan for about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer onto a cooling rack to finish cooling for another 40 minutes or until completely cool before storing. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Adapted from my Easy Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins.
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Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil | Golden Ground Flaxseed
A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.
**You may substitute all of these spices with 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. Best the first 3 days. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, then store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container or bag. Keep for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw for 20-40 mins before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave in 10-second increments until just warm.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 29 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffins, vegan pumpkin oatmeal muffins, gluten free
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So glad I found this recipe, new favorite for sure! Used part almond flour to have enough oats, regular egg and pumpkin pie spice (plus a little cinnamon because I love it) and they are delicious! So healthy and flavorful!! Though I’m not sure eating 2 or more at a time really qualifies as healthy 😉
Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
I’m so happy to hear it, Teresa! Oooh, I love that you were able to use what you had on hand. 2 muffins as a serving get a total foodie seal of approval from me! I mean, where else will you get your pumpkin-only nutrients? Heehee. Thanks for stopping by to let me know! 🙂
So I was looking for a healthy pumpkin recipe to use up a large opened can of pumpkin purée and stumbled upon this one. And me being a total scatterbrain 🤪 I only saw oat flour on the ingredients list not the actual oats that go into it as well. So I make my oat flour and realize I only have about 3 tablespoons of oats left over… oops!!! Well I had already put together the batter and figured why waste it. It came out soooo dang good!!! Omg!! The flavor is absolutely divine and I actually really loved the texture (I’m sure the texture is better with the proper ingredients, but good to know if anyone else runs into this problem!!). Only thing I changed (other than omitting the oats lol) is adding about a 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. But they don’t even need it! Sweet enough as is and the spices are just perfect! YUM!!! AMAZING RECIPE!!! Love it!!! Thank you!!!
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I just made these muffins!!! They’re delicious and exactly what I was looking for. I did swap out the oil for a 1/4 cup of applesauce plus 2 tablespoons of runny almond butter – worked great!! Highly recommend this healthy recipe!!!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed the muffins Bridget! And thanks for sharing your results with the oil swap!
These are so delicious! The texture is phenomenal, and they have the perfect level of sweetness. I really love them with a little sunbutter or nut butter for breakfast.
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Thanks so much, Julia! I’m so pleased to hear that you love the texture and the sweetness of my pumpkin muffins. 🙂 Oooh, sunbutter on top? Sounds incredible!!
These muffins are AMAZING! So delicious and satisfying! I added chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips. I eat 2 for breakfast and stay full till dinner. Such a great recipe! Thank you for sharing.
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That’s so awesome! Nothing like a good muffin to keep you satisfied l. Love the addition of walnuts and chocolate chips. Thank you for taking the time to share these kind words! 🙂
Soft and delicious! These muffins were a huge hit with my family! Thank you for the recipe.
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Awesome! So glad everyone enjoyed them Anna!
Just made them and they are delicious! The perfect fall taste I have been craving. Yummy pumpkin spice flavor in a moist, oat base, with a hint of maple sweetness. So, so good! Love your vegan recipes, thank you!
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I couldn’t have described these healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffins better, Shari! <-- Thank you for being so eloquent and kind. 🙂 I can't wait to see what you try next!! Happy baking, dear!
Totally delicious, these baked up to perfection. Moist and delicious and beyond yummy. A total keeper!
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Yay! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! 😊
I love pumpkin muffins! This seems like a very good healthy option, and perfect for people who are gluten-free.
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Exactly! It’s a great recipe for everyone this time of year. 🙂
Easy, healthy, and delicious! This is going into my October pumpkin baking rotation for keeps 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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That’s the awesome baking trifecta right there! 😉 Thanks Traci! Happy baking to you and yours.
Classic recipes are always the best to adapt to nutritional needs. I need to try your recipe as my family loves muffins for breakfast.
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Well I know you’re all gonna love these muffins Adriana!
These look and sound FABULOUS and if they are healthy too that’s a huge bonus! My kids will love these for breakfast – thanks for another great recipe!
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Woohoo! 😊 Thanks for your kind words Kate!
I love anything with oatmeal and these sounds amazing. The pumpkin flavour sounds nice too. Will definitely try this recipe.
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You’ve definitely got to try them, they’re the perfect fall treat!
The muffins look amazing! I’m looking for pumpkin related recipes for inspiration… Your pictures are so beautiful, as well 🙂 Thank you for the lovely recipe!
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Thanks so much Pris! Happy baking!
I eat GF and vegan for food sensitivities and I tried these last night. I subbed GF flour (I didn’t have any oat flour) and monk fruit for the coconut sugar. They turned out great! My whole family ate them for breakfast and the kids loved them (with butter of course). Thank you!
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Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Bree! So glad it worked out with the subs, and so happy that the kiddos enjoyed them! ☺️
Made these tonight and they are a perfect morning treat! I only use your recipes for baking so thank you . do these need to be refrigerated or store in an airtight container on the counter ok? Thx!!
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Woohoo!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the pumpkin muffins, Elizabeth! Oh wow—what a compliment. I’m blushing. . Store your muffins in an airtight container on the counter, away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Enjoy!
Perfect thank you so much for the quick response . I am GF, vegan and can’t have sugar so you are a life saver!!!
You’re so welcome! .
These muffins are perfect. I forgot the vanilla and they were still great!
Hi Noreen! Wonderful! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them. . Happy baking!
Do I have to use gluten free?
Hi Erin, there’s no need if you’re not following a gluten free diet. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
These muffins turned out wonderfully. The spices and level of sweetness are perfect; they are moist, tender, and flavorful. Being top 8 allergy-free, I am on the lookout for nutritious, yummy, safe recipes, and this one fits the bill. I did sub aquafaba (1/3 C) for the flax eggs, as I’m not fond of how much elasticity flax eggs provide if soaked too long. The substitution worked perfectly. Thank you for this delicious recipe that will now be a go-to for me!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed them Kathy! 🙂 And glad that the aquafaba sub worked for you.
What a great way to start the day!
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Oh yes!!! They’re so great for breakfast since they’re just lightly sweet!
Once again, another delicious reliable recipe from Demeter. Ingredients I have on hand–nice to have a pumpkin muffin for fall.
Thank you! Jackie in the Northern Rockies 🙂
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Wonderful!! I’m so happy that you enjoyed these, Jackie. 🙂 Seriously, your comment totally made my day! Big hugs from Boston 🙂
These look so soft and fluffy!! Trying soon!
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Awesome! Hope you enjoy Jamielyn!
These muffins sound fantastic! Love how healthy these are.
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Oh yes! Thanks Des! 🙂
Wow looks so yummy! I’m excited to have this for breakfast, such a great treat!
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It’s seriously such a wonderful breakfast treat!
Wow, what a wonderful dessert for me. Looks very delicious! Great recipe. I’m delighted! it looks great! Yum!
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So glad you enjoy it Dan!
I want to eat these Muffins every day! Scrumptious! I am going to try this out.
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Haha I know! Hope you enjoy them Mahy!
I’ve been all about the fall baking lately, and actually just made pumpkin muffins yesterday! But I added chocolate chips to mine 🙂 Interesting that chocolate peanut butter is considered a fall flavor; I never knew that!
Yay for fall baking! . I know, I’ve had many people tell me it’s one of their fave fall flavor combos. 🙂
Fall breakfast has never looked so good
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Haha oh you know it Jocelyn!
Those definitely looks like a delicious pumpkin recipe! Love that it’s healthy too!
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Thanks Annissa! .
Will it work using real eggs instead of flax?
Hi Diana! Yes, you can use regular eggs instead of flax eggs. Happy baking!
I have high cholesterol and can not eat coconut oil. What do you recommend as a replacement?
Hi Stacy. I’ve had some readers use avocado oil in some of my recipes with good results. I haven’t tried it with this recipe before, though. Hope this helps!
I made these today and since I did not have enough coconut oil, I substituted with olive oil and it worked out great. My family and I enjoyed them.
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It’s so great to know that olive oil works too! Thanks for letting me know, Suzy! Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Is Almond flour able to be used for this recipe. If so how much?It looks great but I am on Keto and will have to modify a few things. Thank you. Have made quite a few of your recipes and love them. Thank you.
Hi Norma, I’m not sure… when flours are changed in most recipes, measurements have to change as well. 🙁 You might be able to make them by increasing the amount of flour to 2 cups of almond? And perhaps a tablespoon or two of coconut flour. But I’d recommend looking for a paleo pumpkin muffin instead. Good luck & hugs!
Well those look downright yummy! perfection!
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Aw thanks Linda! Hope you enjoy them!
I love pumpkin season and the idea of eating healthy is a bonus with these sweet muffins .. What a great topping too!
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Haha oh you’ve got that right Claudia! .
Sounds really interesting. Something to try this pumpkin season.
Woohoo! Hope you enjoy Sunrita! .
These look delicious! I think I’d love them for breakfast too!
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Oh yes! They are seriously so good for breakfast Lauren!