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Pumpkin Muffins

Soft and moist Pumpkin Muffins made with warm fall spices and simple ingredients. These easy muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy seasonal baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, oil (or butter), eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about 3/4 full).
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • Do not overmix the batter for soft muffins
  • Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation
  • Store in an airtight container to keep moist