Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight. Perfect for crisp mornings or cozy gatherings, these moist muffins are filled with rich pumpkin flavor and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel that adds an irresistible crunch. You’ll love how easy they are to make—no fancy equipment required! Just mix simple ingredients and enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake. These muffins are not only a delicious treat but also a healthier indulgence at just 280 calories each, making them ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Bake a batch today and savor the taste of fall!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 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
- â…› 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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; don’t overmix.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; add in cold butter pieces and work into coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; sprinkle streusel topping on each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg