Description
Hearty “simply pumpkin muffins” invite autumn’s warmth with spiced comfort and wholesome goodness. Moist crumb and rich pumpkin flavor welcome home bakers to celebrate seasonal delights you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or nondairy)
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners for optimal baking.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using a delicate folding technique to prevent overmixing, which can result in dense muffins.
- Optional step: Enhance the muffins by gently stirring in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Carefully distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the muffins to rest in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire cooling rack, enabling them to reach room temperature and develop a perfect texture.
Notes
- Gently fold ingredients until just combined to maintain a tender, light muffin texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Replace oil with unsweetened applesauce for a healthier alternative that keeps muffins incredibly soft and moist.
- Experiment with mix-ins like dried cranberries, pecans, or white chocolate chips to create unique flavor profiles that match personal preferences.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend and use dairy-free milk to make these muffins suitable for various dietary restrictions without compromising delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg