Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. Each bite is a delightful combination of moist pumpkin and warm spices, topped with a crunchy streusel that elevates this treat to perfection. Ideal for breakfast, a cozy snack, or even dessert, these muffins are a guilt-free indulgence at just 280 calories each. Whether paired with coffee in the morning or enjoyed as an afternoon delight, they embody the essence of autumn. Bake a batch today to share with friends and family during chilly days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 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
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Streusel Topping: ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry mixtures until just blended—lumps are okay.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon; then add cold butter to create coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg