Description
Pumpkin muffins are a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these soft and fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and customizable with nuts or chocolate chips, they promise to wrap you in cozy comfort while filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Optional: Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups until three-quarters full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg