Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my almond flour pumpkin muffins recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

• Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – My finely milled almond flour gives the best texture. If you need nut-free, sunflower seed meal works better than flaxseed meal, but almond flour still has the best flavor and crumb. I don’t recommend using almond meal, which is more coarse and will make your muffins grainy.
• Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – This is key here because pumpkin adds so much moisture, and the absorbent coconut flour soaks up the excess. But if you want to make these pumpkin muffins with almond flour alone, you can replace the coconut flour with an extra 1 1/2 cups of almond flour. (Yes, it’s quite a bit more.)
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – I originally made these almond flour pumpkin muffins with erythritol sweetener, but updated the recipe to use Besti instead, because it makes them more moist and gives them a much better texture. That’s because Besti locks in moisture and makes muffins softer! Other sweetener options (like ones labeled “monk fruit” or “stevia”) typically contain erythritol as well, so will make these more dry. I also reduced the sweetener amount from 2/3 cup to 1/2 cup, based on reader feedback and my own re-testing. I don’t recommend using a liquid sweetener because it’ll make the batter too wet; make my regular almond flour muffins instead if you want to use a liquid one.
• Pumpkin Puree – I usually grab canned to save time. Just be sure it’s plain puree, not pumpkin pie filling with added sugar. You can certainly roast your own pumpkins (I recommend sugar pie pumpkins if you do this) if you have time.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – I like using my homemade pumpkin spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice, but store-bought works fine.
• Eggs – Bind the batter and give structure. Feel free to substitute flax eggs.
• Milk – I usually use almond milk (plain or vanilla both work), but have had success using coconut milk beverage (the kind in a carton, not the thick canned one) and even regular dairy milk.
• Ghee – I used this as a dairy-sensitive option for a friend. You can use unsalted butter if you like, or coconut oil for a completely dairy-free version.
• Baking Powder, Vanilla Extract, and Sea Salt – Don’t confuse baking powder with baking soda, they are not the same!
• Add-Ins – I used pumpkin seeds (pepitas) this time, but have also enjoyed walnuts, pecans, or sugar free dark chocolate chips.

How To Make Pumpkin Muffins With Almond Flour

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

1. Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, Besti, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. I used a spatula in my picture below, but these days prefer a whisk because it breaks up clumps without requiring me to sift ingredients.
2. Add the wet ingredients. Crack in the eggs, then stir in the pumpkin puree, almond milk, melted ghee (or your fat of choice), and vanilla. The batter will be thicker than a classic muffin batter.

3. Scoop the batter. Use a spoon to divide the pumpkin muffin batter into a lined muffin tin. I like to add a sprinkle of pepitas for crunch.
4. Bake in the preheated oven. These almond flour pumpkin muffins are ready when the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.