Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Experience the warm embrace of autumn with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight. Bursting with the comforting flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices, these muffins are perfectly moist and manageable for breakfast or an on-the-go snack. With a delightful streusel topping that adds an irresistible crunch, each bite captures the essence of cozy fall days. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, they can be made ahead for busy mornings or shared at gatherings. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or packed in lunchboxes—they’re sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- For streusel topping, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a small bowl; add cold butter pieces to form coarse crumbs.
- Divide muffin batter into cups; sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg