Bakery-Style Pumpkin Ginger Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)

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When you google “pumpkin muffins” hundreds of recipes come up, do you really need another one? Yes, because this is the only recipe you actually need. They are high-domed, just like the bakeries, with a sweet and crunchy top and tender, moist crumb flecked with fall spices.

My husband Michael declared these perfect, and he isn’t all that crazy about pumpkin foods traditionally, so that’s saying a lot.

It uses a whole can of pumpkin so you know we aren’t making dry muffins here.


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How To Make My Bakery-Style Pumpkin Ginger Muffins

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Step 1. Preheat oven and spray the cups of a standard 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick baking spray or use muffin liners.

Step 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a large bowl and whisk, briefly whisk together all dry ingredients.

Step 3. Add to the bowl the pumpkin, coconut oil, and coconut sugar and mix to combine so there are no flour streaks visible.

Step 4. Add the eggs and whisk for 10 seconds more to combine.

Step 5. Transfer the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Distribute the Demerara sugar and/or try it with chopped pecans, evenly over the tops of the muffins.

Step 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a cake tester comes out just clean.

Step 7. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Step 8. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

  • Use brown sugar, or a combination of brown and white instead of coconut sugar
  • The Demerara sugar, also called cane sugar, is optional though it’s nice as a finisher for that quintessential, crystalized bakery muffin top
  • Use regular all purpose flour if desired, instead of gluten free
  • You can use pumpkin pie spice if you have that, just replace the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with about 2 teaspoons of that.
  • When I say “neutral oil” I’m talking vegetable, light olive oil, sunflower oil, canola, and the like. Use any you have.

These Bakery-Style Pumpkin Ginger Muffins are special because:

You get that soft, melt in your mouth, bakery-style muffin without having to leave your house

They’re the perfect after school snack because they’re gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free (if you choose to make them this way), perfect for any dietary requirements!

They stay moist and tender for up to 4 days

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5 from 26 votes

Bakery-Style Pumpkin Ginger Muffins

A delicious Bakery-Style muffin for brunches and afternoon snacks alike!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 ½ cup GF all purpose baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 15 oz. pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup neutral oil
  • Demerara sugar, for sprinkling if desired

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spray the cups of a standard 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick baking spray or use muffin liners.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a large bowl and whisk, briefly whisk together all dry ingredients.
  • Add to the bowl the pumpkin, oil, and coconut sugar and mix to combine so there are no flour streaks visible.
  • Add the eggs and whisk for 10 seconds more to combine.
  • Transfer the batter evenly into the muffin cups. I like to use an ice cream scoop for this.
  • Distribute the Demerara sugar evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake for 5 minutes before turning the heat down to 350F and baking 15-20 minutes more until a cake tester comes out just clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5575IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 191
Keyword: Bakery-Style, ginger, Muffin, pumpkin
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  1. 5 stars
    I have made these several times now, very tasty and the recipe is reliable (always makes 12 muffins and cook time is spot on). I sub in regular flour and brown sugar for coconut sugar which works well. They are relatively healthy for a muffin, makes a great breakfast on the go!