Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These pumpkin spice muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with warm autumn flavors, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs lightly, then stir in pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Top with cinnamon-sugar or streusel before baking for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approx. 70 g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: pumpkin, spice, muffins, autumn, fall, breakfast