Description
Delicious pumpkin muffins topped with a sweet maple icing, perfect for fall and healthier than traditional treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and any extra spices.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins bake, whisk together maple syrup and powdered sugar to prepare the icing.
- Once the muffins are done, let them cool before drizzling with maple icing.
Notes
For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal in place of eggs and applesauce instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, fall recipes, maple icing, healthy treats, baking
