Description
Simply pumpkin muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with warm spices. These easy-to-make muffins are perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks, offering a delightful pumpkin flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for pumpkin lovers, they’re quick to prepare and sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Notes
- You can reduce the sugar if you prefer a less sweet muffin.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking for a bit of extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg