This Moist & Flavorful Pumpkin Muffins recipe is a must-try for your fall baking lineup. It’s simple enough to whip up on a busy weekend yet impressive enough to share at gatherings. Each muffin packs in rich flavor and is a great way to enjoy seasonal ingredients. Plus, they make for a satisfying breakfast or snack that’s perfect with a cup of coffee.

The Best Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

This pumpkin muffin recipe stands out because of its incredible flavor profile, blending warm spices and rich pumpkin for a delightful bite. The muffins are wonderfully moist, ensuring each mouthful melts in your mouth and keeps you coming back for more. Topped with a crunchy blend of oats, sugar, and pumpkin seeds, they offer a satisfying contrast in texture that elevates the experience.

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• Mini Cheesecakes
• Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips
• Buttermilk Pancakes
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Ingredients Needed for this Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Pumpkin Puree

Flour:  We are using all-purpose flour to form the base of these pumpkin muffins. However, if you need these muffins to be gluten-free, I recommend using a 1 to 1 all-purpose gluten-free flour. KING ARTHUR and CUP 4 CUP are two great options. I also include tips on measuring flour below, which will ensure your muffins do not turn out dry.

Butter: Adds richness and moisture, helping to create a tender texture and enhancing flavor. Use unsalted butter.

Dark Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness along with a hint of molasses flavor, contributing to a deeper taste and a moist crumb.

Baking Soda: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the muffins rise and become fluffy by producing carbon dioxide when combined with acidic ingredients like pumpkin.

Pumpkin Spice: A blend of warm spices (often including nutmeg, ginger, and allspice) that enhances the fall flavor profile, making the muffins aromatic and inviting. I like to use my favorite store-bought pumpkin spice blend for this recipe.

Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth, complementing the pumpkin and spices for a cozy flavor.

Eggs: Provide structure and stability to the muffins, help bind ingredients together, and contribute to moisture.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a layer of sweetness and enhances the overall flavor, balancing the spices and pumpkin.

Salt: Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients, balancing sweetness and enriching the overall taste.

Maple Syrup: Contributes additional sweetness and a subtle, unique flavor while also adding moisture to the batter.

Crumble Topping

Pumpkin Seeds: Adds additional crunch.

Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a comforting spice that complements the pumpkin flavor, enhancing the overall aroma and taste of the muffins.

Dark Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor, contributing to a rich, caramel-like taste in the crumble while also helping to create a slightly chewy texture.

Old-Fashioned Oats: Add a hearty, wholesome texture to the topping, giving it a nice crunch and chew. They also absorb moisture, helping to balance the sweetness while providing a nutty flavor.

How to Make these Pumpkin Muffins

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12-count muffin pan with muffin cups.

Step 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3. Next, in a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, spices, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Then, add the flour mixture to the wet batter. Mix until combined, but it’s okay to have a few lumps, as you don’t want over mix the batter. Set aside

Step 4. In a separate bowl, make the crumble topping by mixing the pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats until well combined. Set aside. 

Step 5. Next, use a scoop or spoon to fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter. Then, top each cup of batter with crumble topping. 

Step 6. Then, bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7. Once done, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy! 

Tips for the Best Muffins

Here are some tips for making the best pumpkin muffins:

1. Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter just until the dry ingredients are incorporated to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
2. Use Fresh Ingredients: Ensure your baking powder, spices, and pumpkin are fresh for optimal flavor and rise.
3. Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature eggs and butter to create a smoother batter and better texture.
4. Fill Muffin Cups Evenly: Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full to allow for proper rising without overflowing.
5. Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick to test for doneness; it should come out clean with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.

How to Measure Flour? 

1. Use the Correct Measuring Cup: Use a dry measuring cup. These cups typically come in sizes like 1 cup, 1/2 cup, etc.
2. Fluff the Flour: Before measuring, fluff up the flour in the bag or container using a spoon. This helps prevent compacting and ensures a more accurate measurement.
3. Spoon into the Cup: Gently spoon the fluffed-up flour into the measuring cup, allowing it to pile up above the rim.
4. Level Off: Use a flat edge, like the back of a knife, to level off the excess flour from the top of the measuring cup. Do this without tapping or shaking the cup to avoid settling.

More Fantastic Fall Treats

• Homemade Salted Caramel Cheesecake
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Honey Bun Cake
• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies
• Easy Pumpkin Pie
• Sweet Potato Cookies

I hope you love these Moist & Flavorful Pumpkin Muffins! They are spiced, moist, and simply incredible! If you do give this recipe a try, I want to know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @butterloveandsalt on Instagram.Your reviews help support Butter, Love & Salt and make it possible for me to continue to create delicious recipes. 

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Moist & Flavorful Pumpkin Muffins

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time :10 minutes mins

Cook Time :20 minutes mins

Total Time :30 minutes mins

Serves: 12

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin Muffins

• ▢ 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ▢ 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 1 cup dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 2 tsp pumpkin spice
• ▢ 1 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1 tbsp maple syrup

Topping

• ▢ 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• ▢ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tbsp old-fashioned oats

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12-count muffin pan with muffin cups.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
• Next, in a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, spices, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Then, add the flour mixture to the wet batter. Mix until combined, but it’s okay to have a few lumps, as you don’t want over mix the batter. Set aside
• In a separate bowl, make the topping by mixing the pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats until well combined. Set aside.
• Next, use a scoop or spoon to fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter. Then, top each cup of batter with the topping.
• Then, bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Once done, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!

Recipe by: Chavez Adams / Butter, Love & Salt | Photography by: Jess Gaertner