Pumpkin Spice Reishi Muffins

Cozy up with these delicious Pumpkin Spice Reishi Muffins! Packed with the flavors of fall and the immune-boosting power of reishi mushroom, they’re the perfect blend of comfort and wellness.

Ingredients:

  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
    • 1-2 Mikei Red Reishi capsules, pulled apart
  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup maple syrup (or honey)
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • Optional Add-ins:
    • ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
    • ½ cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and reishi powder.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix! If using add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
  5. Scoop the batter: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.