Name: Pumpkin Oat Blender Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups (180g) Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned Oats): The star of the show, providing a hearty texture and fiber. Do not use steel-cut or instant oats for best results.; 1 cup (245g) Pumpkin Puree: Ensure it’s 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is pre-sweetened and spiced. This adds moisture, flavor, and nutrients.; 2 large Eggs: Act as a binder, providing structure and richness.; ½ cup (120ml) Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener that complements the pumpkin beautifully. Honey or agave can be substituted.; ¼ cup (60ml) Milk: Any milk works – dairy (whole, 2%, skim) or non-dairy (almond, soy, oat, coconut). This adds moisture.; ¼ cup (60ml) Melted Coconut Oil or Light Olive Oil: Provides healthy fats and moisture, contributing to a tender crumb. Unsalted melted butter can also be used.; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Enhances all the other flavors in the muffins.; 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder: The primary leavening agent, helping the muffins rise and become fluffy.; ½ teaspoon Baking Soda: Works with the pumpkin (which is slightly acidic) to provide additional lift.; 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice: The quintessential fall spice blend. If you don’t have it, you can make your own (see tips).; ½ teaspoon Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor profile.; Optional Mix-ins: ½ cup Chocolate Chips (dairy-free if needed), Chopped Nuts (pecans, walnuts), or Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds): For added texture, flavor, and indulgence.

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2 cups (180g) Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned Oats): The star of the show, providing a hearty texture and fiber. Do not use steel-cut or instant oats for best results.
1 cup (245g) Pumpkin Puree: Ensure it’s 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is pre-sweetened and spiced. This adds moisture, flavor, and nutrients.
2 large Eggs: Act as a binder, providing structure and richness.
½ cup (120ml) Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener that complements the pumpkin beautifully. Honey or agave can be substituted.
¼ cup (60ml) Milk: Any milk works – dairy (whole, 2%, skim) or non-dairy (almond, soy, oat, coconut). This adds moisture.
¼ cup (60ml) Melted Coconut Oil or Light Olive Oil: Provides healthy fats and moisture, contributing to a tender crumb. Unsalted melted butter can also be used.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Enhances all the other flavors in the muffins.
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder: The primary leavening agent, helping the muffins rise and become fluffy.
½ teaspoon Baking Soda: Works with the pumpkin (which is slightly acidic) to provide additional lift.
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice: The quintessential fall spice blend. If you don’t have it, you can make your own (see tips).
½ teaspoon Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor profile.
Optional Mix-ins: ½ cup Chocolate Chips (dairy-free if needed), Chopped Nuts (pecans, walnuts), or Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds): For added texture, flavor, and indulgence.

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well with cooking spray or butter. This recipe typically yields 12 standard-sized muffins.
Blend Wet Ingredients: To a high-speed blender, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, milk, melted coconut oil (or your chosen oil/butter), and vanilla extract. Blend on medium speed for about 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary.
Add Dry Ingredients (Except Oats Initially): To the same blender, add the baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pulse a few times just to incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Avoid over-blending at this stage.
Blend in Oats: Add the rolled oats to the blender. Pulse several times (about 5-8 short pulses) until the oats are mostly broken down but still have some texture. You’re not aiming for a completely smooth flour-like consistency; some flecks of oats should still be visible. This ensures a lovely texture in the final muffins. Be careful not to over-blend, as this can lead to tougher muffins. Alternatively, if you prefer a more distinct oat texture, you can stir the oats into the blended wet/dry mixture by hand in a separate bowl.
Incorporate Mix-ins (Optional): If using chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds, remove the blender pitcher from the base. Pour the batter into a medium bowl and gently fold in your chosen mix-ins with a spatula. If you added the oats by hand in the previous step, you can fold in the mix-ins at the same time.
Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds to three-quarters full. A cookie scoop or ice cream scoop can be helpful for even distribution.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs attached (but no wet batter).
Cool Muffins: Once baked, carefully remove the muffin tin from the oven. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes. This allows them to set further and makes them easier to remove without breaking.
Transfer and Cool Completely: After the initial cooling period, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy.
Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers as directed in the tips section.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 180
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g