Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight, a perfect fall treat that balances flavor and health without sacrificing taste. These muffins boast a moist pumpkin base enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crumbly streusel for that extra crunch. Ideal for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, these muffins bring the cozy flavors of autumn right to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can enjoy creating this seasonal delight. Serve them warm with your favorite beverage or as part of a festive spread; these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
- 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
- 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 topping)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for streusel topping)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just mixed; lumps are okay.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl; then blend in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture or flavor variations, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.