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Easy Pumpkin Muffins

These easy pumpkin muffins are a delightful fall treat, packed with warm spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are moist, fluffy, and simple to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 silicone spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips or nuts Optional.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves). Whisk until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix together until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixtures together using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay if a few lumps remain.
  • If using, fold in the chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.

Notes

You can store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.
Feel free to experiment with add-ins like dried fruit or seeds for extra texture and flavor.
For a sweeter topping, sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.