Ah, pumpkin muffins—the fall treat that’ll make you question why you ever ate anything else for breakfast. These delightful morsels are a perfect blend of pumpkin, spice, and everything nice. Forget about bland muffins; these are packed with autumn flavors that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
With just the right amount of sweetness and spice, these muffins are practically begging to be part of your morning routine. So, ditch the cereal and get ready to embrace the pumpkin obsession. Here’s how you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress.
Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
For Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle with optional cinnamon sugar topping if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Summary of the Recipe:
Pumpkin Muffins bring fall flavors to breakfast with a blend of pumpkin and spices, creating a fluffy, delicious treat.
Servings of the Recipe:
12 muffins
Estimated Cost of the Recipe:
$8-$10
Prep Time of the Recipe:
15 minutes
Cook Time of the Recipe:
20 minutes
Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe:
35 minutes
Which Course Does This Recipe Come Under?
Breakfast/Dessert
Which Cuisines Does This Recipe Come Under?
American
What Are All the Equipment That Are Required in This Recipe?
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
What Are All the Ingredients and Their Quantity That Are Required in This Recipe?
- For the Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- For Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions in Steps:
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle with optional cinnamon sugar topping if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving, approximate percentage):
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Enjoy these Pumpkin Muffins as a fall treat that’s sure to make your mornings a bit brighter and your afternoons a lot sweeter.
