Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

(Makes 12 muffins)

Ingredients (original ingredients in parentheses): 

• 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 1/4 c sugar
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 2 flax eggs (lightly beaten eggs)

• 1/2 c almond milk (milk)
• 1 can pumpkin purée (1 cup)
• 1/2 c pumpkin seeds

Optional

• 1/2 c chopped walnuts 
• 1/2 c raisins

Directions:

• Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet on medium heat.  Set aside. 
• Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl (except the pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and raisins).  
• Carefully stir in the wet ingredients. 
• Fold in walnuts and raisins. 
• Spoon mixture into a muffin tin.
• Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top. 
• Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick. 
• Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from “500 cupcakes” by Fergal Connolly