Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight. These moist pumpkin muffins are topped with a crunchy, sweet streusel that adds texture and warmth to every bite. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert, these muffins bring seasonal cheer to any occasion. Enjoy hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, making them a delightful treat that you’ll want to bake again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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
- For the streusel topping: ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a small bowl; add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter among the prepared cups and sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg