Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
If you’re craving a cozy treat that embodies the spirit of fall, these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are just what you need! Moist and fluffy, these muffins feature a delectable pumpkin base enhanced with warm spices, all topped with a crumbly streusel for that perfect crunch. With only 280 calories per muffin, they’re a guilt-free indulgence ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Make them in advance for busy mornings or surprise guests—they’ll be a hit at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently without overmixing.
- For the streusel topping: Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon; incorporate cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups with batter about two-thirds full and sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg