Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins. These soft and moist treats are spiced to perfection, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a delightful snack throughout the day. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar blend, these muffins are perfect for cozy family gatherings or simply enjoying fresh out of the oven. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you serve them with cream cheese for breakfast or enjoy them as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these pumpkin muffins will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two muffin pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar until mixed well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon for the topping.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (63g)
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg