Description
Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Muffins blend warm autumn flavors with comforting spices that dance across taste buds. Delightful crumbles and rich pumpkin essence create a memorable breakfast treat you’ll savor with pure morning happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining with paper liners or lightly coating with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice using a whisk.
- Create a separate mixture by blending oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until the consistency is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts to enhance the muffin’s flavor and texture.
- Prepare the optional streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over the muffin batter before placing in the oven.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the muffins are fully baked.
- Remove from the oven and allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by experimenting with freshly ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a more vibrant flavor profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour to make the muffins suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add extra moisture and nutrition by incorporating mashed bananas or Greek yogurt, which can help reduce the overall oil content while keeping the muffins tender.
- Create a lower-sugar version by using monk fruit sweetener or reducing sugar by half and adding unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg