Description
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are the perfect autumn treat, combining a fluffy pumpkin base with a crunchy streusel topping that adds delightful texture. These muffins encapsulate the essence of fall with their warm spices and rich flavors, making them ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup oats (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the streusel, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg