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Flourless Pumpkin Muffins (Paleo, Refined Sugar-free)

4.22 from 66 votes

What’s Inside: You know what rhymes with Fall? Pumpkin! Not really, but they’re basically synonymous these days. And nothing screams Fall like these flourless pumpkin muffins. They’re Paleo and refined sugar-free. These muffins are easy to make and delicious! 


Flourless Pumpkin Muffins via Food by Mars (Paleo, Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

Pumpkin Season Means It’s Time for Pumpkin Muffins

Let the PUMPKIN games begin!! I’m fully embracing the pumpkin spice everything and am in love with these delicious, simple Flourless Pumpkin Muffins you can make in a *snap*.

Plus, they’re freezer-friendly so you can make a big batch and have them all season long with an easy reheat sesh in your toaster oven (not the microwave, unless you like your pumpkin muffins soggy, in which case we can’t be friends). Feel free to make this recipe your own, add more nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips (like I did in a second batch pictured further down this post).

However you eat them, I hope you enjoy every bite!

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins via Food by Mars (Paleo, Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

Really? Pumpkin Muffins with No Flour at All?

Yup! The exciting part about these muffins isn’t what’s in them; it’s what’s not in them. There is absolutely no trace of flour in these muffins — not even almond flour or coconut flour!

There’s no oil, butter, dairy, or refined sugar, either. Almond butter (my favorite is Georgia Grinders. Use code ‘FOODBYMARS’ for 25% off), eggs, and pumpkin puree come together to magically create fluffy flourless muffins. They’re light, chewy, and moist. Trust me, you won’t miss the flour!

BONUS TIP — Skip the messy cleanup and mix these bad boys in your blender! Just follow these three easy steps:

  1. Add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup or honey, eggs, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, vanilla, and pumpkin spice to the canister of a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and incorporated, approx. 1 minute.
  3. Fold in any additional ingredients, like chocolate chips, by hand with a spatula.
Flourless Pumpkin Muffins via Food by Mars (Paleo, Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

These Flourless Muffins Are Totally Customizable

One of my favorite aspects of this flourless pumpkin muffin recipe — other than that they’re Paleo and refined sugar-free — is that they can be customized with your favorite spices and add-ins without compromising the integrity of the muffin itself. Here are some of my favorites:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Nuts and seeds, like pecans or walnuts in addition to the pumpkin seeds
  • Dried fruit
  • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving

If you can’t decide on adding anything extra, just make half of a batch with the add-ins and half without, like I did with dark chocolate chips. YUM! They were so good in every which way. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

More Pumpkin Recipes To Try

If you’re celebrating pumpkin season … have a look at my other pumpkin favorites to add to your list!

Looking for more breakfast and brunch recipes? Check out this awesome roundup of 12+ Paleo Breakfast & Brunch Ideas!

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins via Food by Mars (Paleo, Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free)
Flourless Pumpkin Muffins via Food by Mars (Paleo, Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins (paleo, refined sugar-free)

4.22 from 66 votes
Paleo Flourless Pumpkin Muffins coming right up! These simple, nutritious, and delicious babies will satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Optional Toppings/Add-ins

Instructions:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin liner or 24 minis. (I ran out of liners, so I simply greased with a little coconut oil and they came out easily after resting for a few minutes)
  • Mix all ingredients together and combine well until you have a smooth batter. Taste and adjust any spices or sweetener as needed (I use as little sweetener as possible, so if you like it sweeter. Taste to confirm). See steps in post for how to make in the blender.
  • *If making the choco-chip version, fold in the chips with a spatula by hand at the end.
  • Evenly distribute the batter in your muffin pan and optionally sprinkle a few pumpkin seeds and some more cinnamon to the top (as shown). Place in the middle rack in the center of your oven and bake for approx. 20 minutes.
  • Let the muffins rest and cool on a rack for 10 mins or so. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge or freezer and re-heat later. Enjoy!

Notes:

My favorite nut butter is Georgia Grinders. Use code ‘FOODBYMARS’ for 25% off!
Diet: American
Keywords: dessert, muffins, paleo, pumpkin, pumpkin spice
-Alison Marras
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27 comments

  1. I made these for breakfast this morning and OMG were they delicious! Definitely going to make again soon!

  2. Just love how nut butters can replace flour in recipes like this! So easy and totally delicious. Great fall treat!

  3. very simple and easy to make the recipe. I loved the fall flavors and the fact that it is Keto, was the cherry on top!

  4. Hi again, please ignore that last question I asked, I apologize but I figured it out! I used part sunflower butter instead of almond and online I read that sunflower butter can have a reaction with baking soda to make it turn green! It is still safe to eat:) thank you for the wonderful recipe.

  5. Hi! So I made the muffins and they looked great but I had to go out so I just covered them up but did not put them in the fridge for 3 hours, when I came home they turned dark green on top and throughout. I still tried it because I assumed it was okay since I couldn’t imagine them going bad that fast, it tasted great! I’m still worried though, do you have any idea if they are bad because they turned color?

    • I’ve never tried it, Stephanie but it’s certainly worth a shot! I wouldn’t expect too much of a rise, maybe use a brownie type pan.

  6. These were great! Perfect with for my efforts to avoid gluten and dairy. Not only did my boys (5 and 3) love them, but my “go team gluten!” wife did, too. If I wanted to switch up the flavor profile, do you think banana would work as a partial replacement or addition to the pumpkin? I know it’s a pain to answer a comment that departs from your recipe – your thoughts are appreciated!

    • LOVE hearing that!! yay! I definitely think there’s a lot of room for changing up the flavors with this basic template, banana should be an easy swap. I’ve also done applesauce, and I want to try sweet potato puree!

        • I had the eggs and almond butter in the blender and found out my homemade frozen pumpkin purée smelled off. So o used two bananas and left out the sweetener. Will see how they turn out. Love the sweet potato idea! Or even cooked carrot.

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