Spiced Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Equipment
- Cooling rack
- Large bowl
- medium bowl
- Silicone cupcake liners 6
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup walnuts crushed
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
- Combine the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, melted butter, and eggs in a medium bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold the crushed walnuts into the batter without overmixing.
- Lightly grease 6 silicone cupcake liners with olive oil.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners.
- Place the liners in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7 minutes until the muffins are set and lightly golden.
- Transfer the muffins in their liners to a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Mix the wet and dry ingredients only until combined. Overmixing can make the muffins heavier and less tender. Use pure pumpkin purée rather than sweetened pumpkin pie filling, as the latter contains additional sugar and seasonings. For homemade pumpkin purée, halve a small pumpkin and remove the seeds. Roast it cut-side down at 180°C until completely tender. Allow it to cool, scoop out the flesh, and blend until smooth. Leave the muffins in their silicone liners for 5 minutes after cooking. This gives them time to set before serving.Wine Advice
When serving these muffins for brunch or as a sweet treat, a glass of Cava provides a fresh contrast to the pumpkin, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.Nutrition values
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About This Recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Walnut Muffins are soft, warmly spiced air fryer muffins made with pumpkin purée, almond flour, walnuts, and erythritol. Pumpkin keeps the muffins moist, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice provide their familiar autumn flavor. They’re a satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack without using conventional wheat flour.
Soft and Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
These air fryer pumpkin muffins combine creamy pumpkin purée with almond flour for a tender texture. Walnuts add crunch and a rich nutty flavor that works particularly well with the warm spices. For more inspiration, explore our Air fryer Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Nut Recipes, and Cupcakes-Brownies Recipes.
Why Pumpkin and Almond Flour Work Together
Pumpkin purée contains plenty of moisture, which helps prevent almond flour muffins from becoming dry. Eggs provide structure, while melted butter adds richness. The batter should be mixed gently and only until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing isn’t necessary and can affect the light texture of the finished muffins.
Warm Autumn Spices and Walnuts
Pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg give these muffins their warming character without overpowering the pumpkin. Vanilla rounds out the flavors, while crushed walnuts provide texture in every bite. Homemade roasted pumpkin purée can add an even deeper flavor, although regular unsweetened pumpkin purée works perfectly well when you want to keep preparation quick.
Serving Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins
Allow the air fryer pumpkin muffins to cool briefly before removing them from their silicone liners. Serve them slightly warm for breakfast or alongside coffee or tea. Their pumpkin and spice flavors also make them particularly suitable for an autumn brunch, Halloween table, or Thanksgiving gathering.
With tender almond flour, pumpkin, crunchy walnuts, and warming spices, Spiced Pumpkin Walnut Muffins offer plenty of seasonal flavor in a small package. Their short air fryer cooking time also makes them convenient when you want freshly baked muffins without heating a full-size oven.