Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins
These pumpkin muffins combine warm cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg with dark molasses for a deep, gently spiced flavor. Pumpkin, yogurt, applesauce, whole wheat flour, flax, oats, golden raisins, and walnuts give them a hearty character, while pumpkin seeds add a finishing touch. They make a welcoming treat for fall breakfasts, snacks, or gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the flours, flax seed meal, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined.
- 3
In another large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, yogurt, eggs, molasses, applesauce, canola oil, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined, then gently mix in the raisins and walnuts.
- 4
Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin tins, sprinkle each muffin with rolled oats and pumpkin seeds, and bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 251.04 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 39.51 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.02 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 39.47 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 36.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.54 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 20.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.03 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 301.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 90.84 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 1.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins is made with 24 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Canola Oil. Each serving provides about 251.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Canola Oil, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 24 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins healthy?
- Pumpkin Molasses Spice Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 251.04 calories and 7.44 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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