Clean Life Heids

The Fall Treat That’s Actually Good for You

There’s something about fall that makes me crave all things pumpkin. But most pumpkin muffins? Loaded with refined flour, white sugar, and inflammatory seed oils. Not exactly the vibe when you’re trying to keep things clean.

These Maple Pecan Pumpkin Muffins are everything you want in a cozy fall breakfast—moist, perfectly spiced, and naturally sweet—without any of the junk. They’re grain-free, made with real ingredients, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

For the muffins:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the maple glaze (optional):

• 2 tbsp coconut butter, melted
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp almond milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with parchment liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In another bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt.
4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix!
5. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. If making the glaze, whisk together the coconut butter, maple syrup, and almond milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Why You’ll Love These

✨ No refined sugar – just pure maple syrup for natural sweetness
✨ Grain-free – made with almond and coconut flour
✨ Packed with fall flavor – pumpkin pie spice and toasted pecans
✨ Perfect for meal prep – store in an airtight container for up to 5 days

These muffins are my go-to when I want something that feels indulgent but keeps me on track with clean eating. Pair them with a cup of herbal tea, and you’ve got the perfect cozy fall morning.

Pro tip: Double the batch and freeze half. They reheat beautifully!