Paleo-ish Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, which helps to maintain healthy eyesight.
• Walnuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
• Coconut oil is rich in healthy saturated fats and has many health benefits.