Description
These easy-to-make pumpkin muffins are bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Their fluffy texture and golden-brown tops make them a delightful addition to any gathering or a comforting treat on chilly afternoons. With just the right balance of sweetness and spice, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg