I’m kind of embarrassed to admit this, but up until a few months ago I never knew that espresso drinks could be made decaf.
Years ago, I discovered I had a non-serious heart condition that was exacerbated by caffeine. Since that time, I cut caffeine almost entirely out of my diet. I still enjoy a glass of low-caffeine green tea every now and then, but my caffeinated coffee days are most likely gone forever.
You’d think not being able to have caffeine would mean never drinking coffee again … but I am one of those weird who actually likes the taste of coffee, and so I continue to drink decaf every day. But like I said, until a few months ago I didn’t know that espressos could be made decaf as well. Thankfully now that I know this I will be able to enjoy my fair share of Pumpkin Spice Lattes this fall season.
There is something about pumpkin that just makes fall feel like it’s finally arrived. Even if the leaves haven’t turned yet, even if it’s still warm outside, baking with pumpkin = fall. These Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins are the perfect way to start your day. Eat them for breakfast or dessert with honey butter or maple syrup. And if you’re feeling extra pumpkin-y, throw in a real Pumpkin Spice Latte drink too!
- 1 1/2 cups [url href=”http://www.ottosnaturals.com/” target=”_blank”]Otto’s cassava flour[/url]
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a muffin pan (with 12 holes) with a thin layer of coconut oil on the bottom and up the sides, in the corners. Do not use muffin liners, the batter will stick. (You can put them in liners after they have cooked if you want! That’s what I did)
- In a small bowl, stir together espresso powder and hot water until espresso powder dissolves. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the cassava flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, espresso mix, egg, coconut milk, coconut sugar and coconut oil until combined.
- Add half of the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined. Then add the remaining half of wet ingredients and stir again until combined.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove muffins and let cool on a wire rack.
MMM pumpkin spice muffins! These sound so delicious, and I love that they are paleo aka on the healthier side!! 🙂
Hi Lauren, nice to meet you and welcome to the fitfam. I’m pumpkin obsessed right now. Your recipe looks delicious.
I also host a weekly link Fitness Friday and would love to have you join. Share your health and fitness posts including delicious recipes like this one. This is from last week’s link up if you’d like to check it out. http://jillconyers.com/2015/09/flavors-of-fall-smoky-bean-chili/
Have a great evening.
Thanks for the invite Jill!! I will check it out. 🙂 Have a lovely day!
Lauren, these looks soooo ridiculously yummy. Paleo recipes are among my faves. Om nom nom. These looks so dense and moist. MMmmm. I haven’t tried cassava flour before, but am really curious about. And, so happy about your espresso discovery! I def have flavors I am in love with, and get so excited when I find healthy ways to fit more of them in my life. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Thanks for linking up! #fitfamlove
Thanks so much Jessica! Definitely give cassava flour a try. It took me a little while to get used to the texture, but the taste is SO GOOD. You can sub it 1:1 in most non- gluten-free recipes.
Ooh! These sound delicious! My family is full of coffee lovers! I’ll be sure to make these some time! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
~Haley
YUMMY! I’m obsessed with pumpkin and just found out my one year old is too! He will devour these for breakfast!
That’s awesome Chrissa! These would be so easy for him to eat too!
I love incorporating pumpkin in baking, but I’ve never combined it with espresso! With all these great spices, that might be a phenomenal combo! Well done!
Thanks Ben! Just finished off the last muffin last night and I think I’m going to make another batch today!
These look simply DELICIOUS !!
How yummy! I love the healthy swaps you made! Great site!
Thank you Julie! The healthy swaps definitely don’t sacrifice on flavor though! 🙂
Mmmm, I just LOVE pumpkin stuff!
This looks and sounds so amazing. Clever too!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Pumpkin spice muffins are exactly what I have been wanting to try lately…and I love that this is a paleo recipe! Thanks for sharing on the Welcome Home Wednesday Link party! We really hope to see you again tomorrow at 7 CST!
Your Muffins are fabulous, we will love them. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday, and hope you have a great day.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen