The Perfect Fall Treat: Pumpkin Bread Bites

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Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin, maple, and spice. These pumpkin bread bites/mini muffins are the perfect little treat when you’re craving something cozy, sweet, and satisfying — without spending hours in the kitchen. With warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice, they’re like autumn in every bite.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Quick to make — ready in just 15 minutes.
• Wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and pure pumpkin.
• Perfectly portioned so you can enjoy a little sweetness without overindulging.

Recipe Snapshot

• Yield 36 bites
• Prep Time 5 minutes
• Cook Time 10 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup oats, quick cooking or old fashioned
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• ½ cup maple syrup*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin
• ½ cup almond milk, or any preferred milk
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Liberally mist a mini muffin pan with oil spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together egg, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add pumpkin and milk and whisk to combine.
• Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold ingredients together until just combined. The batter will be thick and spongy. Don’t worry about leaving a few lumps in the batter.
• Divide batter evenly between muffin compartments, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
• Sprinkle tops of muffins with optional pumpkin seeds if using.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. 

*You can swap in brown sugar or honey or a zero-calorie sweetener.

To make this recipe nut-free, you can use dairy milk or soy milk instead of almond milk.

Storage Tips

These bites stay fresh on the counter for two days, in the fridge for up to five, or in the freezer for up to two months — so they’re a great make-ahead snack.

Nutrition (per bite)

45 calories • 8g carbs • 1g protein • 1g fat • 1g fiber

Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, packing school lunches, or just treating yourself to something pumpkin-spiced, these Pumpkin Bread Bites are a quick and wholesome way to savor the season.

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