Recipe: Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins (Reprinted from The Minimalist Baker)
Before we get into the meat of this recipe (pun? no pun?), why vegan? Why pumpkin? Rich in vitamins, nutrient-dense and low in calories, pumpkin can be way more than just that item you set on your porch for Halloween. For instance, the potassium contained in pumpkin can have a positive impact on blood pressure and is also a terrific provider of beta-carotene (which could reduce the risk of potential cancers).So pumpkin is great (of course), but if you're not regularly into vegan food, are there any benefits to giving this recipe a try? Definitely! Because vegan items are plant-derived,...