Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Mix-ins can be chocolate chips, raisins, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or a combination.

In a bowl, whisk:

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup mix-in (see above)


In another bowl, whisk

2 tablespoons flaxmeal + 6 tablespoons water
3/4 cup pureed pumpkin
1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
1/2 cup canola oil

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, using a rubber spatula and a very slow, folding motion.   Do this until the dry ingredients are just moistened.  If you mix too much or too fast, the muffins will not be as moist and tender.

Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups, and bake at 400 for 18-22 minutes, or until toothpick comes dry.