Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of fall with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. Perfectly moist and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel, these muffins make an ideal choice for breakfast, a cozy snack, or a delightful dessert. Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, they embody the essence of autumn while remaining a healthy indulgence at just 280 calories each. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, they’re sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 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 (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, sugars, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg