Recipes tagged with « Pumpkin Spice »

Flourless Pumpkin Muffin Bites

Oats ground fine take place of flour here. Pumpkin gives moisture, natural sweetness, earthiness. Chocolate chips lend melty pockets, pepitas add crunch. Baking’s at high temp initially for lift, then watch toothpick test, not rigid time. Replace rolled oats with quick oats but pulse less to avoid powder. Swap pumpkin puree with sweet potato mash for subtle flavor shift. Coconut oil stands in for neutral oil adding slight richness. Blend all except mix-ins; fold gently. Batter thick but spoonable. Use cookie scoop for even portions. Sprinkle toppings for texture contrast. Muffins deepen in color, firm edges, toothpick emerges with crumbs, never wet. Rest a bit before serving. Smell of warm spices, roast pumpkin rises from oven, pepitas toast lightly on top. A practical approach guarded from overmixing or drying out.