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Easy Fresh Ground Flour Muffins

This easy fresh ground flour muffin recipe makes soft, golden muffins with pumpkin, whole grains, and optional chocolate or blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or quick breads, these muffins use fresh-milled flour for great texture, nutty flavor, and added health benefits. Follow the simple steps to enjoy homemade whole wheat blueberry muffins or a chocolate variation that stays moist and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups fresh ground flour soft white, kamut, or spelt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree or applesauce
  • 2 cups sugar reduce slightly if using sweet applesauce
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¼-1/2 cup millet for extra crunch
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder
  • 1-1/12 cup fresh blueberries

Equipment

  • 1 grain mill
  • 2 standard muffin tin or mini muffin pan or casseroll dishes if preferred
  • 2 bowls large, medium
  • 1 whisk or spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • cooling racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a standard muffin tin or mini muffin pan with liners or oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently to form the muffin batter. Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
  5. Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a cooling rack.

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Notes

Tips
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best rise.
  • Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.
  • Fresh ground flour absorbs liquid differently; add a splash of warm water if the batter feels too thick.