Fluffy & Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (Kid-Approved!)
Pumpkin muffins are a delicious way to sneak extra nutrition into everyday snacks. These muffins are moist, lightly spiced, and perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or after-school treats. They’re a family favorite—and little ones love them too.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
- ⅓ cup oil (vegetable or coconut)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin or grease cups.
- In one bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a second bowl, mix pumpkin purée, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently—don’t overmix.
- Spoon into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy!
Notes
Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.