Pumpkin Apple Muffins

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Was it the last day of summer or the first day of winter?  Backpacking up in the High Sierras with the snowflakes swirling around us, it was rather hard to tell.  I pulled my fleece a little tighter and hiked a little faster.  It had already been a very long day and I was dreaming of climbing in to a toasty warm car. 

Planning to hike only a few miles, we had left our camp mid-afternoon.  The 12,000-foot pass we intended to cross seemed very doable since we planned to camp at a high lake just on the other side. We had heard rumors of high winds and snowfall that evening, but pressed on undaunted, prepared to face the elements.

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As we approached the pass, however, our plans began to change.  Dense black clouds began to roll in from the south.  The wind picked up.  But what gave us a moment of pause was the lightning bolts flashing from the angry storm clouds.  None of us wanted to be caught on top of the pass in a lightning storm. 

Anxiously, we quickened our pace.  The wind grew faster, whipping at our backs, driving us up the mountain pass.  As the angry clouds chased us, we summited the pass and began our eagerly descent down the other side.  The sense of relief was palpable. 

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Just as we began to relax on the other side of the mountain, the snow began to fall.  First only little flakes fell, but they grew larger and larger.  Along with the sense of excitement over the first snowfall of the season came the growing realization that it would be a long night for all of us if we were to camp at 11,000 feet as planned.  Without much reluctance, we all agreed to push forward.

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As the snowflakes slowly fluttered to the ground, thoughts of the holiday season flittered through my mind.  And while I dreamed of quiet evenings at home sitting by flickering, I could almost smell the aroma of fresh baked goods in the oven.  Of course the season would bring plenty of homemade pumpkin pie.  And apple pie.  And at my house, plenty of pumpkin apple muffins.

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Just before sunset, we spotted the parking lot after nine long miles of hiking.  We were all very relieved to hop into the car that evening.  I slumped into my seat and soaked up the warmth from the car’s heater.  We were thankful for the warmth, thankful for each other, and thankful for the warmth of the holiday season that was glowing in our hearts. 

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Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Yields 12
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 3/4 C. white flour
  2. 1 C. white whole wheat flour* (see notes for alternative)
  3. 1 tsp. baking soda
  4. 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  5. 3/4 C. brown sugar
  6. 1/2 tsp. salt
  7. 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  8. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  9. 1/4 tsp. allspice
  10. dash of ginger
  11. 1 C. pureed pumpkin
  12. 1/4 C. oil
  13. 1/4 C. applesauce**
  14. 1/3 C. soymilk or almond milk
  15. 1 medium-sized apple, chopped small***
  16. 1/3 C. non-dairy chocolate chips (opt.)
Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together all of the dry ingredients listed above ending with ginger.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, applesauce, and soymilk.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
  4. Add in the chopped apple and chocolate chips. Mix together.
  5. In a greased muffin tin, divide the batter into 12 muffins.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Notes
  1. *If you don’t have white whole wheat flour, use 1 C. white flour and 3/4 C. whole wheat flour.
  2. **If you don’t have applesauce handy, use a full 1/2 C. oil instead 1/4 C. oil.
  3. ***I love using a sour apple for these muffins!
Adapted from Hell Yeah It’s Vegan
http://www.veggieonapenny.com/
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11 responses to “Pumpkin Apple Muffins”

  1. Alessandra Avatar

    These look really nice 🙂

    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Thanks!

  2. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Very yummy. I made an adapted version of your recipe this weekend ( AP unbleached flour, 1/2 cup oil, 1% milk) and baked for about 20 mins. They didn’t survive the day and I’ve gotten plenty of requests for more. I’m allergic to eggs so I’ve been using a lot of vegan recipes as a base to work off of. Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Haha, I love how you say they didn’t survive the day because mine never make it either. That is so true, and they are always begging for more! This is definitely my favorite muffin recipe. You are welcome for it!

  3. Sarah O. Avatar

    These muffin tops are blowing my ever-loving mind right now. So tall!

    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Haha, thanks Sarah!

  4. Lindsay Avatar
    Lindsay

    The recipe says to bake for 45-50 minutes, but somebody else only baked for 20 minutes and got good results?? How can it be so different? Is the original post correct? Please advise!

    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Hey Lindsay, good question. Confession: I have the hardest time timing things that are in the oven. I take them out when they’re done. I know, that is terribly un-scientific. So if I had to say, I would actually think that somewhere between these two numbers may be the best. Maybe about 30-35 minutes. Just stick a toothpick in the middle of one and if it comes out clean (except for chocolate) then they are done. And enjoy! Every time I make these I get a mob of people begging for more even if they are a little different each time, haha!

  5. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Made these last night, and they’re almost gone already. Love that they’re so easy to make! Will definitely be making them again. 🙂 Adapted them just a bit (couldn’t find my white flour so just used ww, and I threw in a handful of craisins). So often ‘healthy’ muffins taste great but are loaded with oil and sugar. These were perfect! Thanks for sharing!

  6. Star Ladd Avatar
    Star Ladd

    Made these tonight with coconut oil (1/2 cup because I didn’t do applesauce), added vanilla and used 1/2 Quinoa flour, 1/2 gluten free Bobs mix. I also added walnuts. Awesome. Had to add a wee bit more almond milk, too. Very yum. Thanks for the inspiration!

  7. Yanic Avatar

    How wonderful! Love love love these! Used organic raw hemp oil, substituted the brown sugar for coconut palm sugar and added hazelnuts to replace the chocolate (just cause I didn’t have vegan chocolate… I would have LOVED the chocolate!). Can’t wait for my kiddos to chow on those tomorrow morning. 🙂

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