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Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

If you love warm, cozy fall flavors, these pumpkin muffins are going to be your new favorite treat. Made with pumpkin puree, mashed banana, maple syrup, and warm spices, these healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, tender, and naturally sweetened—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

They’re vegan, gluten-free friendly, and packed with wholesome ingredients… but taste like bakery-style muffins!

Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Muffins

  • 🎃 Full of warm pumpkin spice flavor

  • 🌱 100% plant-based & dairy-free

  • 🌾 Made with oat flour, gluten-free flour & almond flour

  • 🍌 Naturally sweetened with banana & maple syrup

  • 😋 Super moist and tender (not dry like many GF muffins!)

These healthy vegan pumpkin muffins are comforting, nourishing, and delicious any time of year.

Ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

  • 1 ¼ cups mashed banana

  • ½ cup pumpkin purée

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ¼ cup almond milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ¼ cups oat flour (blend rolled oats until fine)

  • ½ cup gluten-free flour

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Pumpkin Muffins (Step-by-Step)

  1. Prep the Oven
    Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a muffin pan.

  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In a large bowl, mash bananas and pumpkin together. Stir in maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla.

  3. Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.

  4. Bring It Together
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

  5. Fill & Bake
    Fill 12 muffin cups about ¾ full. Bake for 25 minutes, or until tops are set and slightly firm. These muffins are meant to stay moist!

  6. Cool & Store
    Let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

  • Swap walnuts for pecans or leave out for nut-free.

  • Add raisins or cranberries for extra sweetness.

  • Use mini chocolate chips for even chocolate distribution.

  • These muffins are amazing chilled!

Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They also freeze well!

Are These Pumpkin Muffins Healthy?

Yes! These banana pumpkin muffins are:

  • Naturally sweetened – no refined sugar

  • Made with whole grain oat flour

  • Dairy-free and plant-based

  • Packed with fiber, healthy fats & nutrients

A fall-inspired treat you can feel good about enjoying!

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