My seasonal, gluten free twist on the classic morning glory muffins uses pumpkin and cranberries!
Seems to me that pumpkin is definitely the vegetable that is most incorporated into baked goods, over any other veggie. But emphasis on veggie (…sorry mom, I know how much you hate that word). Pumpkin on its own is NOT sweet. I always forget that you need to add some kind of sweetener to pumpkin or else you really are just eating plain old squash. Hence my attempt at making pumpkin oatmeal for myself and Nate on Saturday. I certainly enjoyed it because I don’t always expect my healthier breakfasts to taste like pie, but poor Nate discarded said oatmeal and went straight for the leftover Thai food.
I felt like I had to redeem my pumpkin skills and send Nate to work this week with a seasonal batch of something that he could be proud to share with co-workers. I had been wanting to make a DCC-twist on the classic morning glory muffin for a long time, and then a lightbulb went off, and I realized I could add pumpkin and swap out raisins for cranberries and have a delightful fall recipe.
I should have kept a few around my apartment because I’m not traveling this week! I hopped on my plane on Thursday night to come back to San Francisco after ONE WHOLE YEAR on the road and I get the month of October to work in my pajamas with the Barefoot Contessa on in the background. I am scared for all of the folks who come in my wake after spending a couple of hours just me in our apartment alone working on Powerpoint slides. I’m beyond an extrovert. I may start talking to the Barefoot through the TV.
Or I may become a prolific blog commenter. You know, for “social” interaction. See you on the interwebs! Anyways, these guys are full of whole grains, TWO kinds of vegetables (tricked ya again, Nate), healthy fats, and yes - pumpkin. It’s a breakfast muffin in all of it’s morning glory. Get it? Get it? 🙂
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted until liquid
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of salt
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients
- Line a muffin tin with liners
- Spoon the batter into each muffin tin, until almost to the top of each liner
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until brown around the edges and a knife comes out clean
- Let cool and enjoy!
If you like these, you’ll love: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Muffins
Thanks for stopping by! 
I’ve made like ten batches of pumpkin muffins in the last few weeks and I think I’m addicted!! Muffins are the perfect way to use pumpkin and these ones look soo good and healthy!
Izzy @ she likes food recently posted…Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce
Thank you!! Muffins are one of my favorite kinds of baking. So cute and portable! 🙂
Muffin twinning today!! These sound so good. Do you like chai!? I’LL TRADE YOU 😉
P.S. Check your FB messages woman! I’ve been trying to reach out to you (you’ll see why) 😉
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen recently posted…Zucchini Pumpkin Chai Muffins [with protein]
Whoops! I just friended you back! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeve!
That’s it, I’m convinced. I’ve seen too many tempting muffin recipes today to not make some now! 🙂 These looks delish!
Lauren | Just a Pinch recently posted…Weekend adventures: Lake 22 hike
And I see by your instagram that you gave in! 🙂
Yum, you’re putting me a pumpkin muffin eating mood! Wow, I didn’t realize that you’ve traveled every single week for a year. Whoa lady! I love to travel but I think I’d be pretty exhausted if I were you 🙂 Enjoy your downtime at home this month!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness recently posted…Anniversary Celebration in Temecula Wine Country
Thank you!! It hasn’t been every week, but at a minimum three weeks a month =/
If I make a dessert/sweet that isn’t actually super sweet, Terry will not touch it after trying it. So, I can relate to the thrown away pumpkin oatmeal.
I love that these have carrots in them! They look really fluffy, too. I am always disappointment when muffins don’t actually grow in the oven!
Kate recently posted…Currently: October 2015
Me too! I want my muffins to have lots of “height” and a great muffin top 🙂
Dani recently posted…Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins (gluten free)
I work from home and I totally get it. My poor husband gets an earful when he walks through the door 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Pistachio Hummus
I may need to invest in a dog for that (and many other) reasons
Dani these look SO good! I’m in the annual ALL PUMPKIN EVERYTHING stage right now, so I can’t wait to make these 🙂 Also - totally with you on the working from home thing. I’m working remotely right now while I job search, and even though I’m more of an introvert, by the end of every work day you’d think that I hadn’t spoken to a soul in YEARS haha - chatty cathy right here.
Leah @ Grain Changer recently posted…Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts
LOL! Our landlord came over last night and I almost asked him if he wanted to stay for a beer so I could just talk someone’s head off.
Muffins are always a good idea!! Dave usually gobbles them up, he doesn’t care if they are full of veggies or not!! These look stunning, and those ingredients are on point!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Pumpkin Spice Maple Sunflower Seeds
Haha - sounds like you’ve got a good eater on your hands!
These muffins look perfect! I love that you used cranberries. And I hope you enjoy your month without traveling! I’m more of an introvert so I love some alone time but I can imagine how working from home would drive someone who is the opposite crazy! We should plan a blogger meet up! I know of a few who would probably be up for it! 🙂
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health recently posted…The Best Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
That would be so fun!! I’ll send you an e-mail about it! 🙂
Making muffins are always the best idea, Dani. These look SO delicious!
So quick, fun, and easy!
The recipe sounds so easy (and delicious). This is the perfect thing for Fall mornings 🙂
Exactly what I was thinking!
And what a glorious morning it WOULD BE if these were included! Like 6 of them.
Cause I have no self control.
At all.
GiGi Eats recently posted…What A Hunky Flower!
Luckily with muffins they are pre-proportioned for you!! Although that usually doesnt stop me.
I added pumpkin puree to my oatmeal one morning last fall and was surprised at how unsweet it was, haha! I forgot that, not in a dessert, it IS just squash.
These look AWESOME, Dani!
PS so happy you’re Bloggers Gonna Blog.
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Link Love #35 and engagement pictures
Thank you!! And so glad I got invited to the group 🙂
Oh my gosh, this is brilliant! I love morning glory muffins, I almost always have them in my freezer. Can’t wait to “pumpkinize” them 😉
Kristi @ My SF Kitchen recently posted…Reese’s® Pieces Rice Krispies Treats®
I love muffins, and anything with pumpkin in it this time of year is always wonderful! I love that you added carrots to them too. 🙂 Oh, and I’m with you on talking to the TV! Sometimes blog comments/tweets are the only social interaction I get until my hubby comes home!
Kalee recently posted…Tomato Carrot Soup
Such perfect timing - I have a whole bunch of pumpkin leftover that I wasn’t sure what to do with. Thanks for the recipe. I’ll be sure to report back when I try them!
Jacklyn @ Jack’s Balancing Act recently posted…Fluffy Whole Grain Carrot Pancakes
YUM! These muffins look like the perfect healthy breakfast muffin - and so seasonal too!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog recently posted…The Best Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
The more veggies, the better!! These look so yummy. I love anything that gets me in the mood for fall! 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel recently posted…Lemon Orzo Soup with Turkey Mini Meatballs
Same! Looking forward to some coziness.
These look delicious! I do enjoy pumpkin oatmeal as well. Even though it’s not inherently sweet or pie tasting on its own, its so easy to bake (or microwave) half a mashed banana in with the oats and pumpkin and it makes it SO sweet. Add some cinnamon on top and it’s a total crowd pleaser 🙂
Cayanne Marcus recently posted…Change Your Relationship with Food; Change Your Life + GIVEAWAY
That’s a great idea to include banana! I’ll have to check it out!