It is officially October, which means pumpkin spice everything time! I understand not everyone is into the abundance of pumpkin spice desserts, beverages and even savoury dishes – but I am all over it! October is probably my favourite month. I LOVE discovering foods with harvest flavours – including pumpkin spice, the leaves start to change colours and it also happens to be my birthday month! This isn’t the only reason I like October so much, but it does play a pretty large role 😉
This post is the official start to my first ever pumpkin week on the blog. In the next week you will being seeing exclusive pumpkin based recipes to help inspire you to joint the pumpkin craze. I’m sure there will be at least one recipe you love! To kick things off we have the perfect fall breakfast. A hearty pumpkin spice muffin with a dreamy cinnamon drizzle. It might feel like dessert but it’s completely valid as breakfast. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg pair perfectly with the punch of fresh ginger and creamy pumpkin puree. The flavours are out of this world!
These muffins are great to nourish you through the morning and any fall activities you might have planned. Or pack them as a mid morning or afternoon snack to keep your energy levels high and blood sugar balanced. With nutrient packed pumpkin, fibre and healthy fats – these muffins are well balanced and nutritious.
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp fresh nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients and whisk until blended.
- In a separate bowl whisk together all the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk to combine.
- Once everything is well mixed divid the batter into lined muffin pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool and drizzle with a cinnamon glaze – combine icing sugar, cinnamon and water to make your desired flavour and texture glaze.
Make the cinnamon glaze to your taste. Some people prefer a heavy handed cinnamon punch while others enjoy a light sprinkle. It does’t what how you make it – it will be delicious! Combine icing sugar, cinnamon and water to make your desired taste and texture (thickness). Trust me, you can’t go wrong!
xx,
Deanna
Simple Fresh Wellness 