How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Muffins | WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY - Episode: 197

[@kefirheals7383]

OMG! I JUST MADE THESE LAST NIGHT. DE-LICIOUS!! It was Sunday and I needed to make something comforting. It was raining, snowing, wind was blowing, leaves were flying. And I made these muffins. And true to her word, Chef AJ came up with a winner. I didn't frost them - you really don't need to. They're amazing as is. My hubby is not plant-based - and he turns his nose up at everything. I sat down and was eating one of these babies, and he's sniffing, saying "what are you eating!" And I asked if he wanted a bite. He took one bite and took my whole muffin. That, to me folks, is testament that they are that good! Holy Cow!

[@jamespetrarca8216]

Made these with 1 cup of my own date paste and no frosting. Added walnuts and 1 oz. choc. chips. Dense with no leavening agent but quite satisfying. I'll make these again. I used 1 1/2 cups of oat flour and 1 cup rolled oats. Next time I might add 1 teasp. baking powder.

[@kefirheals7383]

--To James, Thanks - I wondered what the consistency of the end product would be. I tried the muffin recipe on Nutmeg Notebook's site; I had to throw them out. They were TOO dense. They just became little bricks by the end of the day. My husband said they were like little weapons they were so dry and dense. I really want a recipe that is healthy but also somewhat enjoyable. You think adding the baking powder will help it at all? Let us know if you try it and it works. I like the adding in the walnuts.

[@janetd7826]

Started making these as I was watching this video! I added chopped walnuts! They are delicious!!

[@sharonoflondon3365]

That’s a great idea, will do those or pecans (not sure what the trad. nut is w pumpkin) ...

[@JGG1999]

Thank you, Chef AJ! I don’t understand why someone would eat a Costco muffin over these?! So satisfying without the food ‘hangover’. 💚🌱 You make healthy taste delicious 💯‼️

[@CHEFAJ]

That's my goal! Thanks♥️

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

ChakRaw4Life ... I bought Costco blueberry muffins once. I cut into first muffin and could not believe they were yellow cake mix with blueberries on top. I didn’t eat that one and returned them back for full refund. Literally they suck. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

[@emilywong4601]

I've been making apple butter with baked apples that I uses as date paste for baking. And fig jam both with fruit grown in my connmunity garden. We have grapes too that can be into raisins,

[@mammabear2183]

Those look delicious!! I was surprised by the Japanese sweet potatoes being in the frosting. Great idea!!!

[@bonniepickhardt5088]

A keeper. Thanks AJ! Those interested in optimal health should compile a number of low fat, low calorie special treats. Oil free, or course. Your muffin recipe is great for its simplicity and limited number of ingredients. A treasure.

[@vi3472]

Your muffins look so good! I made your Strawnana muffins awhile ago and now I am obsessed! I eat them for breakfast daily. I like them with blueberries too and I add ground flaxseed for omega 3's and oat bran to my recipe for added fiber. I will try this recipe too! Thanks, Chef AJ!

[@gosiakonstanty3456]

I just did it for the first time and it's so delicious! It's a mind blowing Chef AJ! Thank you so much for this recipie. Everybody love it in my family.

[@mamtajaya6457]

So true. I don’t like orange sweet potatoes as well

[@10aemery]

Lol! "Eggs, a chicken's period BTW, who wants to eat that!" You are hilarious!

[@butterflylove2642]

10aemery Right!! No eggs for me!!! Terrible!! 🌱🕊🌱

[@belindaeileen]

This was exactly what I was looking for!

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

I've never understood the need for baking powder/soda in muffin recipes. I much prefer a nutrition-packed denser muffin anyway. This is a recipe I'll actually try! How thoughtful to make a recipe completely appliance-free. I, too, prefer to make my own date/fig/prune paste but I've been cooking for years and slowly invested in quality appliances during my journey...

[@CHEFAJ]

Enjoy!

[@fruitascension5089]

Thank you Chef AJ! Can't wait to make this myself! Also I really appreciate the product info about the tools you use. 👍🏼💗

[@drgreguh9389]

Chef AJ, this will change your life regarding the date paste. Go to a Super King Market, the arabic store, and look near the spices section. They have cheap date paste!!!!!!! Its only 2$ for a decent block of it. I use those for making desserts all the time.

[@dej353]

Thank you, Chef AJ, I'm sorry you have to deal with so many whinners! YOU are terrific and your recipes are too! I just purchased your new book and as always it's a winner just like you! Thank You for this delicious muffin recipe too! :)

[@CHEFAJ]

You're so welcome! Thanks for your support♥️

[@marshabearman5594]

Thanks Chef AJ! You do more than make healthy food delicious : you give wisdom and helpful understanding to make the right choices for a S O S diet. BLESSINGS!

[@GameOver-jq1cu]

Have to give a big LIKE for printing out recipe... THANKS for that!!! 🙏🏻🥰

[@fenysnake]

Thank you, yum! A trick i use on banana is a whisk, it makes it look like a thin paste xo

[@fionadale8044]

Hi Chef AJ! I think you are amazing, inspirational, and an exceptionally skilled communicator. Your relatable and authentic personality really comes through your KZbin videos and Facebook interviews. I've bought your books and can't recommend them enough. BTW, you featured another variation of this recipe with the zest of a whole orange and cranberries. (I used a 1/2 cup of unsweetened cranberry juice and doubled the pumpkin spice) They are the bomb! Wishing you all the continued success you so richly deserve!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you so much!♥️That sub sounds great

[@sandorkocso1798]

thank you so much, chef AJ! i'll try with orange sweet potato because we don't have any other kind where i live. i love the rustic look of the muffins, and they are so easy to make. please get the rest you need. you should film a dozen videos in a day and rest more throughout the week. we love you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you♥️

[@melissacostello3000]

Look delicious! Wish I could get hannah yams or japanese sweet potatoes where I live.

[@CHEFAJ]

They're unfortunately hard to find 😞

[@allieb7757]

how many muffins per serve? one?

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Thank you, Chef AJ.

[@kathyjohnston3971]

Cant wait to make these. Thank you

[@lencipressi8256]

The pumpkin spice is sold out can you give us a substitute?

[@missiris1234]

Thanks chef❤️We are having a beautiful warm Fall in NY😍

[@deb446]

Although today we had thunder lightning and hail! Lost slot of beautiful leaves.

[@JayneyGoddardCMA]

AJ, I’m watching this while fasting! This looks soooooo delicious! 💚🌱💚

[@rachelk4914]

Thanks for all these nonstop videos!💕💕

[@gailgrieco1781]

These look delicious. Date pumpkin spice sold out. Will be back in stock mid-October. Looking forward to making these.

[@kathleenpac-nw5624]

I'm so happy I found you. Thank. you for giving us these videos.

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome!

[@MaryDavidson911]

Those are gorgeous and yummy looking. 😊

[@smileyfishsauce4324]

The best pumpkin spice recipes muffins so far, especially the sweet potato frosting. I’ll definitely make it. Thank you for all your healthiest sweet recipes, Chef’ AJ

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@butterflylove2642]

👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕 Thank you Chef AJ for this recipe & that exceptional frosting! Wonder how a little Unsweetened cocoa powder would do in the frosting! I’m gonna try! 👍🌱🕊

[@fruitascension5089]

Or some vanilla!

[@butterflylove2642]

MsFit Vegan Oh yes!! For sure!! 👏👏🌱🕊

[@renatatrister]

Looks great Chef AJ🌹🌹🌹 thank you!

[@alisonmengali227]

Same here on the sweet potatoes!!

[@deb446]

Ha! Went to place my order and out of pumpkin spice already! I would think you would be able to use the regular and add pumpkin pie spice yourself?

[@CHEFAJ]

I think that would work😊

[@Clarkfamilyorchards]

Looks delicious. Thank you Chef AJ

[@juliafieger949]

Love the recipe, but I'm not sure about the frosting!!! I'll have to try it!

[@CHEFAJ]

It's really delicious♥️

[@fruitascension5089]

I make chocolate pudding with the white fleshed sweet yams and it's outta this world!

[@veggiemom5]

The frosting looks delicious! I never thought of using sweet potato. Could you add baking powder to the muffins or is that a no no?

[@CHEFAJ]

You can try it, but not sure what effect it will have, if any,

[@debrawilson333]

Can you use organic almond flour and almond meal combined instead of oats and millet?

[@CHEFAJ]

You can try that and see how it turns out.

[@orbyjett2864]

Any suggestions if only orange sweet potato/yam in my area?

[@TheFirstBlush]

Can you use barley flakes/flour instead of oats And Millet?

[@petakenworthy2066]

Would this recipe work as a slice rather than muffins? I’m thinking that may help to manage the expectations of others who don’t eat healthily. Slices are often denser than muffins.

[@deborahcouzens4877]

Wow what a fantastic video. You make everything seem so easy chef AJ...LOVE the can opener especially to prevent animal from cutting themselves. And as a vegan for all my 56 years I am STILL learning...eggs are periods ewww!!! No thanks lol. Also love the silicone 👌looking forward to placing my Amazon order now 🥰

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@angelalewis4213]

this recipe is brilliant!

[@christinewiet363]

Those look amazing AJ! I can’t wait to try them.

[@christinewiet363]

I made these pumpkin muffins today and they are fabulous! I did not frost them, just ate them plain. Hubby likes them, too! ( he’s not plant based, so this is a win! )

[@katzensindweich3505]

you are a genius 💕

[@jasonbarci8141]

To grind the millet do you just grind it in the vitamix?

[@conniewilliams5280]

i love WLW woot woot

[@michellet7013]

Those look delish!

[@PeachesSkinCare]

Yum!!!!! 🙌🏻🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care

[@dianedevin6124]

Yummy!

[@robinkuser1952]

If using just date paste in the recipe, what additional spices should I use to compensate for the Wanna Date Pumpkin Spice Date Spread?

[@consciousobserver629]

Whatever you use, make sure to taste it. You can't go wrong with cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg. I like to add ginger, too.. trust your palette. 👍

[@fruitascension5089]

Probably just extra pumpkin spice. That's what I would do anyway, as I'll make my own date paste.

[@CHEFAJ]

I would add pumpkins pie spice to taste

[@blackfeathercrafts]

How does this affect blood sugar?

[@Suzyq0920]

Yum

[@gg13308]

where can I buy Wanna Date Pumpkin Spice Date Spread?

[@Steps-dw6wu]

Chef Aj, I have a question. I have noticed that some vegan cookbooks will use bananas in a baking recipe and 1/4 - 1/2 Cup of oil. Since the banana is used for moisturizer why is oil needed? I have also seen oil used in Gauc?!?

[@CHEFAJ]

I'm not sure why they use oil, but you can always sub applesauce for the oil in baking. Adding into guac is totally unnecessary!

[@Steps-dw6wu]

@@CHEFAJ Hi, thank you for the prompt response. Yes, it seems as if every recipe contains oil. It's a new cookbook that's coming out. I won't name the authors name but there are video's up of the recipes that are in the book and yes, the gauc has added oil! 😐🤷‍♀️

[@deb52811]

What could we use in place of the oats? I don’t ear oats but I do eat millet. Could I use more millet?

[@CHEFAJ]

I've never tried that so I don't honestly know, but if you do, let me know how it turns out, Thanks!

[@wthomas5398]

Stacy?? Off grid with doug and stacy

[@nadines7175]

Can’t wait to try these! How long does the date paste stay fresh after opening?

[@CHEFAJ]

I'm sorry I don't know exactly, but there are probably instructions on the packaging.

[@CHEFAJ]

I just looked on the jar, and it says it will last for 30 days ♥️

[@nadines7175]

Thank you so much!

[@dianedevin6124]

Chef A.J is your rotater cuff better?

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks for asking---it is slowly getting better with therapy♥️

[@dianedevin6124]

@@CHEFAJ you were doing so much mashing!!

[@cindireddish2746]

@@CHEFAJ You were a trooper to do all of that mashing by hand! I like my toys. :) Thanks for the recipe!

[@cindireddish2746]

BTW, I have found that very ripe bananas when fully frozen & then thawed at room temperature are very soft and runny and require minimal mashing. They are a great sweetener in baking.

[@CHEFAJ]

@@cindireddish2746 good tip!

[@kefirheals7383]

I was hoping Chef AJ would've broken one in half to show the crumb, and to do a taste test. But I do know she doesn't herself eat cakes and breads. At least it seems like I remember her saying that one time.

[@CHEFAJ]

I don't consider this a cake or bread and I do eat an occasional healthy pumpkin muffins--all good ingredients.

[@joeh1687]

Chef AJ, will you come and live with me and cook every day? LOL

[@CHEFAJ]

😃

[@victorianardone3813]

Why don’t you include nutritional data on these recipes? It would be appreciated! Thank you.

[@MaryDavidson911]

In case you don’t know this all you have to do is add up the total of ingredients and then divided by the number of muffins that it makes and then you have your nutritional information. So each component that goes into it write down the calories for example. Then add them all up and divided by 10, as an example if it had 10 muffins as a result. I bring this up because she already does so much and that’s the least we can do is our own math.

[@emilywong4601]

Why didn't you use fresh pumpkin?

[@fruitascension5089]

Looks like she wants to show a very simple, do-able recipe. Those who want to use fresh (not canned) pumpkin can do that if they want to.

[@melissagalindo4246]

Omg cool can opener but totally scared me too see you run that lid over your wrist... lol

[@CHEFAJ]

LOL!

[@trishmarck7798]

make these as cookies????

[@CHEFAJ]

you can but they won't be crunchy

[@kefirheals7383]

--To Trish, what a great idea! OMG. I've been wanting to find a good cookie recipe, and I think you just provided the solution. I'm doing the Potato Reset right now, so it will have to wait. But I've saved the recipe, and I think I'd much prefer a cookie!

[@trishmarck7798]

@@kefirheals7383 I made them as cookies. Quite nice but do cook for at least 40 mins. But they are soft and nice !!!

[@CHEFAJ]

@@trishmarck7798 great idea--I'll have to try that😊

[@susannahats6358]

💚🤗

[@gg13308]

sob...sob..sob...it's sold out