Description
Homemade simply pumpkin muffins bring warmth from classic autumn spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Bakers can quickly prepare these delightful treats with pantry staples for a comforting seasonal snack you’ll savor with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or muffin liners.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt using a whisk.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter evenly across the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should come out clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely and maintain their structure.
Notes
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or coconut for gluten-free options, ensuring a lighter texture by sifting dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips for extra crunch and depth of flavor, folding them gently into the batter to prevent sinking during baking.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, which also enhance the pumpkin’s rich, earthy undertones.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individual portions for quick, grab-and-go breakfast treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg