Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Amazing Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins: 280-Calorie Delight. These muffins are a perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy dessert. With inviting spices like cinnamon and ginger, each bite greets you with autumn’s best flavors. At only 280 calories per muffin, they provide the satisfaction of a sweet treat without the guilt. Whether enjoyed at home or shared with friends, these muffins embody comfort and joy in every occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast/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
- ⅛ 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- For the streusel topping: mix flour, sugars, cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; top with streusel.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg