Description
Moist pumpkin muffins with warm spices deliver autumn comfort in every bite. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with rich, nostalgic aromas that welcome seasonal cheer.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl, blending pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin liners, filling approximately two-thirds of each cavity.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize.
- Transfer muffins to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to personal taste preferences.
- Swap vegetable oil with healthier alternatives like applesauce or Greek yogurt for lower-fat version.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg