Description
Warm, spiced Pumpkin Muffins bring autumn’s comfort straight to your kitchen, capturing seasonal charm in every bite. Homemade goodness fills your home with irresistible aromas, inviting friends and family to savor these delightful treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (59 milliliters)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and preparing a muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of cooking spray.
- Create a fragrant dry mixture by whisking together flour, leavening agents, salt, and warm spices in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, blend pumpkin puree with sugars, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the muffins are fully cooked.
- Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling and set their structure.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring identical texture and taste.
- Replace oil with unsweetened applesauce to reduce fat content and create a lighter, healthier version of the muffins.
- Use dairy-free milk and egg substitutes like flax eggs to make these muffins vegan-friendly without compromising delicious flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra crunch and personalized touch, mixing them gently into batter just before baking to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg