Description
Homemade simply pumpkin muffins blend autumn’s warmth with classic spice notes. Baker’s delight promises comfort in each tender crumb you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners inside a muffin tin.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, blend pumpkin puree with vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- If desired, delicately fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts to enhance flavor and provide delightful textural contrast.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, enabling them to set, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and smoother batter texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stop stirring when ingredients are just combined.
- Substitute gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version or use whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half with applesauce or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg