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Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Muffins for Fall Mornings

Pumpkin Muffins made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  • If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips gently into the batter.
  • Scoop the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Enjoy your muffins warm, or store them in an airtight container for later.