Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Deliciously moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins made with warm pumpkin pie spice, perfect for fall or anytime you crave a cozy treat. These easy-to-make muffins combine pumpkin puree with classic baking essentials for a tender crumb and rich taste.
- Author: Sienna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1¼ cups sugar (white or mix of white and brown)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it well with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until thoroughly combined. This ensures effective leavening and even spice distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and uniform. This creates a rich base for your muffins.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter, allowing space for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the sugar with a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey, adjusting wet ingredients accordingly.
- You can add ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature to help create a smoother batter and better texture.
- Using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil will add a subtle coconut flavor and make the muffins dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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