This past weekend, I had quite a few recipes that I planned on creating or recreating and I was so excited when they all came out winners. I just love when this happens!
This is my new all time favorite healthy muffin recipe. The taste is brilliant and the texture is so close to those not-so-healthy muffins. These muffins are made from a flour called whole spelt flour. Ever tried it? I used Bob’s Red Mill brand. If your interested in buying and you SHOULD be, Swanson Health Products offers a terrific price and cheaper than what I can find at the grocery store.
So, what’s so great about spelt flour?
- Okay, for 1, these muffins are awesome and they are made with spelt flour.
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The calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates of whole spelt flour is similar to whole wheat flour, but whole spelt flour is significantly higher in B vitamins, especially niacin and riboflavin.
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The combination of nutrients in spelt seems to enhance the immune system and to aid in the clotting of blood.
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Spelt also appears to be helpful for those who suffer from migraine headaches, atherosclerosis and diabetes. The fiber and niacin in spelt can improve cardiovascular health and decrease the risk of heart disease, and the combination of magnesium and fiber in spelt flour may lower the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
These muffins aren’t only healthy because of the spelt flour, but also due to the pumpkin. If you don’t remember what’s so great about pumpkin, refer back to this post from my Paleo pumpkin muffin recipe.
Finally, on to the recipe……
I only slightly adapted this recipe from Lisa’s over at http://www.100daysofrealfood.com. Her recipe contained melted butter and I used melted coconut oil. I also simplified the instructions.
- 1½ cups whole spelt flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill brand)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice blend (can use cinnamon, if you can’t find pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup 100% pure raw honey (local, if possible)
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (butter works too) (applesauce may work, but I haven’t tried it and it will probably change the texture of the muffin)
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (organic, if possible)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with liners and set aside.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine all wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Don’t overmix.
- Scoop large spoonfuls of batter into muffin pan so it’s evenly distributed. Bake for 20 minutes and until tops are golden brown. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for a week or freeze for longer.
What’s your favorite type of muffin?
I love blueberry muffins, but pumpkin muffins definitely come in at a very close 2nd!
Have a terrific Tuesday!!
*Nutritional information on spelt obtained from Livestrong.com.
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I’ve never cooked with spelt flour. I’ll tell ya though, I need to get through some of the other stuff I’ve recently bought! I kept seeing coconut flour and almond flour being used in recipes, so I now have some of each of those to play around with! So many flours–so many recipes–so little time!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance Pumpkin Spice and Cauliflower Soup
I agree with you for sure!
You are on a pumpkin baking roll! I love this recipe too! I’ve never used spelt in my baking! I might have to try it out!
Danielle @ clean food creative fitness Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and Banana Pancakes!
I sure am! I can’t wait to taste your pancakes tomorrow!
I just made your muffins you posted the other day and loved them!! 5 stars for sure
Chelsea @ahintofhealthy Sweet Potato and Chicken Enchiladas!
Thanks so much for letting me know! I’m so glad you liked them. Now I need to check out those sweet potato and chicken enchiladas.
This is the best pumpkin receipe I have used in a long time. Tender and moist. The trouble is that it only make 12 muffins.
I have a double batch in the oven right now. I used oat bran flour this time as I ran out of spelt. I also added coconut and dried cranberries to this batch. Thanks for a great fall recipe.
Thanks so much for commenting! I’m glad you enjoyed them as much as I did. If you liked these pumpkin muffins, check out my post on Thursday {delicious Blueberry Banana Muffins}.
I just made these muffins and they were amazing! I didn’t have spelt flour, so I used whole wheat and instead of all pumpkin pie spice I used some cinnamon and nutmeg with pumpkin pie spice and added some raisins to it. They were fantastic and the best muffins I’ve made yet! I love your site and am hoping to experiment more with baking so that I can add a few more recipes of my own! Thanks again!
Meredith Flynn Best Pumpkin Muffins Ever!
I made these for my pumpkin loving boyfriend tonight. I make him a batch of muffins every week, sorta makes me feel like I’m doing a little something to be with him all week since I only see him on the weekend. I’ve been trying to make him healthier stuff to get him off of his trucker diet of gas station pizza and whatever he can microwave. These muffins are delicious! I don’t know if half of them will end up with him though. I may have to be a bad girlfriend and eat a few!
Thanks so much for the comment and I’m so glad that ya’ll loved them! It’s been awhile since I’ve made them…might need to do some baking this weekend!