Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Delicious Pumpkin Streusel Muffins that are fluffy, moist, and topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup streusel topping (made with flour, butter, and brown sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- Combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl, mixing until smooth. Chef’s Tip: If using fresh pumpkin, drain excess moisture.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until blended.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- If using chopped nuts, fold them in now.
- Mix streusel ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full, and top with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins are best served warm and can be enjoyed with butter, cream cheese, or maple syrup. Perfect for fall gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, fall treats, streusel muffins, cozy baking