Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight. Each muffin features a moist pumpkin base infused with aromatic spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, topped with a sweet and crumbly streusel that adds the perfect crunch. Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert, these muffins are not only easy to make but also guilt-free at just 280 calories each. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep or enjoying later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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 (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- For the streusel topping: Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon; then incorporate cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter among cups and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg