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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Published: Jul 6, 2023 by Maddy ยท This post may contain affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission.

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If you love all-things pumpkin, these moist and fluffy Pumpkin Spice Muffins are for you! They are made with real pumpkin and warming pumpkin pie spice. Your kids can enjoy these as a sweet breakfast, snack or after dinner dessert during the cool Fall months.

pumpkin spice muffin on a white plate

Pumpkin Spice Muffins are the perfect treat to get you and the family in a festive Fall mood. They are the perfect combination of warm, savory autumn flavors and sweet, comforting feelings. We love all things pumpkin, with this vegan pumpkin pudding being one of other favorite treats.

These pumpkin spice muffins are a hit with the kids in the morning, and I don't blame them. Who wouldn't want a muffin for breakfast? We love eating pumpkin spice muffins as a quick and easy breakfast, that still contains a delicious orange vegetable.

Since we eat them for breakfast, this recipe makes 6 jumbo size hearty muffins. But make them in standard size tins or even mini muffin tins and adjust the cooking time. I give tips for this below.

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pumpkin spice muffin on a white stand

Ingredients

To make pumpkin spice muffins you need:

  • Pumpkin puree: 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Use homemade for the best flavor.
  • Pumpkin pie seasoning
  • White sugar or coconut sugar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • And all the baking essentials: all-purpose flour, eggs, baking powder, baking soda and salt

Variations

  • Make them dairy free by using a flax egg instead of a chicken egg.
  • Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to make a chocolate pumpkin muffin.
  • Add a tablespoon or two of ground flaxseed to add more nutrients.
  • Top with nuts, such as walnuts, almonds or pecans, or add a small amount to the muffin batter.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ Fahrenheit. Spray a 6 cavity jumbo muffin tin with oil or grease with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice seasoning and salt. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, egg, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth, then pour into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until the wet ingredients are just combined with the dry ingredients.
  4. Fill muffin cavities โ…” of the way with muffin batter and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!
top view of a pumpkin spice muffin

Recipe Tips

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Or you may end up with tough and dense muffins.
  • The batter should be thick and not runny. The thick batter creates a moist and fluffy perfect bakery style muffin.
  • For standard size muffins, bake for 15 minutes. For mini muffins, back for 10 minutes. Because ovens and altitudes vary, always check for doneness with a toothpick. If they need longer than the suggested time, put back in the oven for 2 minute increments.
  • Make a double or triple batch of the jumbo pumpkin spice muffins. Do this on the weekend so that they work as a full breakfast at home or a quick and easy breakfast on the go during the week.
  • Fill any empty muffin cups with 2 tablespoons of water. This ensures that the muffins rise evenly.

How To Store Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Keep muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. They can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe storage bags.

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Recipe

pumpkin spice muffin on a white plate

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

If you love all-things pumpkin, these moist and fluffy Pumpkin Spice Muffins are for you! They are made with real pumpkin and warming pumpkin pie spice. Your kids can enjoy these as a sweet breakfast, snack or after dinner dessert during the cool Fall months.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 361 kcal

Equipment

  • jumbo muffin tin
  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • ยพ cup white sugar, or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • โ…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ Fahrenheit. Spray a 6 cavity jumbo muffin tin with oil or grease with butter.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour, ยพ cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ยฝ teaspoon baking soda, 3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and ยผ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine โ…“ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth, then pour into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until the wet ingredients are just combined with the dry ingredients.
  • Fill muffin cavities โ…” of the way with muffin batter and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storing: keep muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. They can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe storage bags.ย 

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 6448IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Gloria says

    July 10, 2023 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    In the fall, pumpkin spice is the perfect flavour for everything. I will make some of these then. What a great way to start my day with coffee and a muffin.

    Reply
  2. Bernice says

    July 10, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    I be these smell amazing while they are baking away in the oven. I can almost smell them from here! Love the blend of spices, you can never go wrong with pumpkin spice.

    Reply
  3. Sean says

    July 12, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    This is a great fall recipe. I love pumpkin and pretty much every baked good with it.

    Reply
  4. Kathryn says

    July 13, 2023 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    These pumpkin muffins were a hit! I love how moist and perfectly spiced they are. I also love how theres olive oil in them!

    Reply
  5. Tammy says

    July 13, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    These are definitely the fluffiest muffins I've ever seen! Better than any I've seen at the bakery...there is something just so comforting about a morning muffin with coffee. And I'll take pumpkin spice any time of year ;D

    Reply
  6. Sophie says

    July 16, 2023 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    I tried your Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe, and it was a total hit! Everyone in my family loved them, and they were gone in no time. The combination of pumpkin and spices was absolutely delightful. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe; I'm definitely making it again soon! ๐ŸŽƒ

    Reply
  7. Ann says

    July 16, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    I do love all things pumpkin, and these muffins look and sound super tasty! Can't wait to give them a try!

    Reply
  8. Valentina says

    July 17, 2023 at 4:06 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I love this! Such a huge fan of muffins. Will make this over the weekend and thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Ramona Sebastian says

    July 19, 2023 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    I love any recipes that included pumpkin and these muffins look amazing! I canโ€™t wait to make this recipe for me and my family this week, thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

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