Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour (2 cups)
- White sugar (1 cup)
- Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
- Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
- Canned pumpkin puree (1 cup)
- Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Streusel topping:
- Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- All-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
- Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
- Butter, melted (1/4 cup)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with 8 paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter for the streusel topping. Sprinkle evenly over the muffins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 140mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy muffins
- Sweet and spicy pumpkin flavor
- Crunchy streusel topping
User Comments:
- "These muffins are the perfect fall treat! They're so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is amazing."
- "I love how easy these muffins are to make. They're perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or snack."
- "These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a festive and fun treat for Thanksgiving."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have canned pumpkin puree, you can use fresh pumpkin. Simply roast the pumpkin until soft, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a blender.
- You can also add other autumnal spices to the muffins, such as ginger, cloves, or allspice.
- For a vegan version of these muffins, you can use plant-based milk, oil, and butter.