Though we don't restrict gluten or flour in our household, I think it's fun to try new baking tricks. These pumpkin spice peanut butter mini muffins impressed both of us. During my research of using egg and pumpkin with baking powder to create the structure of the muffin I admit to being skeptical of the outcome, but these came out so moist and rich and delicious that I never even missed the flour.
The texture of these muffins is what would happen if fudge and cake got married. Lacking the structured crumb of a traditional muffin, these still have enough stability to hold their shape while not being too gooey. The combination of pumpkin, peanut butter, and fall spices results in a gloriously rich flavor that is a treat for anyone, whether you follow a gluten-free lifestyle or not.
Pumpkin spice products are everywhere right now, and yes, pumpkin spice peanut butter is one of them! I've written in the past about the two categories of pumpkin spice flavored products - either they only contain the mixture of spices found in pumpkin pie, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, or they contain actual pumpkin along with those spices.
I've had some tasty pumpkin spice peanut butter in the past that was only flavored with spices, but I was thrilled to see that Peanut Butter & Co's version is made with actual pumpkin puree! Not one to always believe front label marketing, I flipped over my jar and confirmed that the ingredients list does indeed contain actual really really real pumpkin.
The addition of real pumpkin puree makes a significant difference in not only the flavor but also the texture. This peanut butter tastes like fall in a jar.
My yield was 14 mini muffins with this recipe. Since most mini muffin pans contain 24-36 cavities, feel free to double the ingredients. When scooping the batter, I found that using a small cookie scoop (like this one) and using a generous rounded scoopful gave me just the right amount of batter per mini muffin and made scooping them lots faster.
Print Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Mini Muffins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 14 mini muffins 1x
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- ½ cup Peanut Butter & Co. Pumpkin Spice peanut butter
- 4 ½ TBS granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare mini muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, fill baking cups ⅔ full.
- Bake on center rack for 10-12 minutes until toothpick comes out clean and muffin tops feel slightly springy.
Notes
You can use regular peanut butter if you don't have the flavored kind - just add an extra ½ tsp of pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Win a #PSiloveyou Gift Pack!
Peanut Butter & Co. is offering a fun gift pack to one of our readers! The winner will receive a cute gift box with a Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin votive and glass holder, a jar of Peanut Butter & Co. Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter, and an absolutely adorable #PSiloveyou mug! The contest ends Monday, September 28th at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Winners will be contacted via email.
Here's how to enter:
- Leave a comment on this post and tell me how you feel about pumpkin spice - do you love it or do you think it's been too hyped up? - mandatory
- Follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @peanutbutterco on Instagram - optional for an extra entry. Leave an additional comment telling me you've followed both accounts or are already a follower!
- Tweet about this giveaway! Make sure to use the hashtag #PSiloveyou and link to this blog post. Here's a shortened link to use: http://goo.gl/vtvQMb - optional for an extra entry. Leave an additional comment with a link to your tweet!
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We were sent a #PSiloveyou pack to give Peanut Butter & Co. Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter a try and share our thoughts with you. We do not accept free product or compensation in return for a fully positive review. Remember our motto - if it sucks, we'll tell ya!
Stephanie Coldwell
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Stephanie Coldwell
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Stephanie Coldwell
I love the pumpkin spice hype! It's only for month or two, just enjoy it.. it'll be over soon!
Kelsey
I love pumpkin pie spice, but only seasonally. I've already made pumpkin muffins, granola bars, and pancakes this fall...
Sand
I like it but I think it is super hyped up.
Amber S.
I LOVE pumpkin spice. If I don't win, I'll have to hit the grocery store and see if I can find this!
Trisha McKee
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Trisha McKee
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Trisha McKee
Oh, I love love love Pumpkin Spice! It is a celebration of fall. It helps me not feel so bad about summer ending.
AEKZ2
I love pumpkin spice! It's the scent of fall for sure.
Carolyn Daley
Yes, I like pumpkin spice, but nothing beats pumpkin pie with cool whip.
Sharon Braswell
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#PSiloveyou Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Mini Muffins + Giveaway - http://goo.gl/VXOksG from @erinbrowne
Sharon Braswell
I LOVE Pumpkin Spice because I associate it and everything Autumn,Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving, with Pumpkin! I also LOVE Pumpkin! Thank You!
Annamarie V
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Annamarie V
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Annamarie V
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Annamarie V
I love pumpkin spice, I am so excited to try the pumpkin spice peanut butter I have never seen it before and will be on the lookout at the store.
susan smoaks
pumpkin spice is my favorite, i love it.
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I love Pumpkin Spice and enjoy it in my coffee and also love baked goods with it.
LynneMarie
I love Pumpkin Spice and enjoy it in my coffee and also love baked goods with it.
Breanne
I love it!
Nicole C.
I love pumpkin spice!!!
Danielle Marie
i love most pumpkin spice things.. cept the starbucks pumpkin spiced latte. thats overrated. also i am now tracking down a store that has the pumpkin spice pb like now...
Shannon
I've always loved pumpkin spice so I'm not surprised that it gets attention.
Laurie Emerson
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Laurie Emerson
I love Pumpkin Spice. It always makes me think of Fall.
Candie L
I love Pumpkin and I can eat it all year long. Thank you
Susan Christy
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Susan Christy
There could never be too much hype about Pumpkin Spice - LOVE IT.
Ally
I like pumpkin and pumpkin spice, but my sister and boyfriend LOVE it and start going overboard on it as soon as they can, so I get a little sick of pumpkin by the end of October 😛
Rebecca Lock
I love pumpkin spice.
tina reynolds
I really enjoy it and so do two of my three kids but not my middle child or husband they would leave it
Jennifer Reed
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Jennifer Reed
I love pumpkin spice flavor and it just makes you know that fall has arrived.
Stephanie Galbraith
I like pumpkin spice if it is used right. I know sometimes it's over used and then it's not pleasant.
Robin
I liken pumpkin spice but I agree that it is being over hyped this year.
Kimberly Hilbert
I absolutely love pumpkin spice anything, but can only eat it in the Fall. Meaning mid-september until mid December. There is something about fall and pumpkins.
Jordan D.
I love me some pumpkin spice! You can never overdo a classic seasonal flavor, as long as you keep it IN SEASON. I only imbibe in the pumpkin spice craze between September and early December.
Jovan B.
I love love LOVE pumpkin spice anything!
joe gersch
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joe gersch
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joe gersch
I love pumpkim spice everything
autumn b
LOVE everything pumpkin spice - EVERYTHING!!!
Kathy Hanley
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/njsunbunny/status/647915410986287104
Kathy Hanley
I like Pumpkin Spice as long as its mild and not too overpowering.
Lisa V.
I do like pumpkin spice, but this time of year, it seems to be everywhere.
meredith
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meredith
I Follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @peanutbutterco on Instagram as mermont84
meredith
I really like pumpkin spice products
Kyl Neusch
love pumpkin spice
Lauren
I follow both on Instagram. @limbylim
Lauren
I love pumpkin spice!
Eugenia Hall
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Eugenia Hall
Already following both IG accounts as Ariadanz23
Eugenia Hall
I love Pumpkin Spice - it helps get me in the mood for fall, and thus eventually the Holiday season
Dandi D
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Dandi D
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Dandi D
Pumpkin spice is one of my favorite flavors.
Judith
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Judith
Definitely a fan of pumpkin spice!
Ryan origon
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Ryan origon
I LOVE pumpkin food!!!!!
Erica B.
I love pumpkin spice...especially pies!
Steph
I have followed both accounts
Steph
I love pumpkin spice and wait all year for it so I think it's justified
Yesenia Salgado
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Yesenia Salgado
I follow @ebrowniebites and @peanutbutterco on Instagram. My instagram is @yeseniasalgado91
Yesenia Salgado
I really haven;t tried pumpkin spice but i do have a great feeling that i will love it & it will probably be getting addicted to it!
Michelle
I LOVE pumpkin spice. As a matter of fact, I LOVE all things pumpkin!
Cindy A.
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Cindy A.
I follow @ebrowniebites and @peanutbutterco on Instagram as @norma_watson.
Cindy A.
I love pumpkin spice! 😀
Cheryl
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Cheryl
I like pumpkin spice, but think it’s been too hyped up.
Cathy Truman
We love pumpkin spice at our house for pies and breads and muffins
angie
I absolutely love it.
trisha kilpatrick
I just love pumpkin spice. I get very excited when I see any autumn flavor added to products for the season.
tracy davis
I love pumpkin spice!!!
Keri Justice
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Keri Justice
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Keri Justice
I love pumpkin spice!!! ??
Cynthia C
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Cynthia C
I do like pumpkin spice flavors in the fall.
Tari Lawson
I like pumpkin spice but I also think it is a bit to hyped up.
Brittney House
I'm sick of hearing about pumpkin spice everything.
Susan P.
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Susan P.
I follow @ebrowniebites and @peanutbutterco on Instagram.
Susan P.
I like the pumpkin spice hype and will be trying out several recipes. Nothing says Fall like pumpkin and spices!
Shannon
I love pumpkin spice.
Amanda
I follow both Instagram accounts
Amanda
I love pumpkin spice anything!
Amanda B.
I really enjoy it an I wish it were available year round.
Liz S.
Here is the link to my tweet, about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/LizNoVeggieGirl/status/646097443919106048
Liz S.
I absolutely love Pumpkin Spice. It's a perfect flavor for the autumn and winter seasons, in my opinion.
Denise S
I love it, especially at this time of year.
Lindsay
Love the spice!! Not hyped up enough 🙂
Patricia Caradonna
I follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @peanutbutterco on Instagram.
Patricia Caradonna
I love pumpkin spice especially since my birthday is in October.
Patricia Caradonna
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Robin W
I have followed both accounts on instagram as @zuzpetalz
Robin W
Pumpkin Spice may be hyped up, I don't know, but I love it!! And those mini muffins look wonderful!
Kara @ K&R Adventures
I follow you and PB&Co on Insta
Kara @ K&R Adventures
I love Pumpkin Spice everything!!
Mary W
I tweeted the message: https://twitter.com/cowladydeland/status/646032364880138240
Katie S
I loooooove pumpkin spice. I look forward to fall for the flavored but I can't resist using it year round!
Mary W
I follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @peanutbutterco on Instagram.
Mary W
I'm not a huge fan of Pumpkin Spice in everything but I have a feeling I will fall in love with PB&Co's Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter!
Jessica
Oh, I love it & can't get enough!
Jessica Bishop
I loveeee pumpkin spice flavored items!! I already follow both accounts on Instagram!
chickie brewer
I follow both instagram accounts.
chickie brewre
I like pumpkin spice, but then again I love pumpkin and almost every pumpkin product there is during the fall season!
Cathy Kendrick
As usual, awesome recipe and commentary from a very talented baker!!!