Description
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with these Easy Pumpkin Muffins! Soft, moist, and infused with warm spices, these muffins are a delightful addition to any autumn gathering or a perfect companion for your morning coffee. The best part? They come together in no time without the need for a mixer, making them an ideal treat for bakers of all levels. Enhance your muffins by adding chocolate chips or nuts for a personalized twist. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast staple, snack, or dessert, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner to the top with batter.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F then reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 16–17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips before baking. To maintain freshness, store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature.