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Pumpkin Muffins and Bread Collection

A collection of cozy pumpkin baking recipes including healthy muffins, delicious pumpkin bread, and a spiced pumpkin cake that captures the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Muffins
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For added moisture and flavor
  • 1 tbsp baking powder For leavening
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Can add nutmeg or ginger for extra spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup milk Dairy or plant-based
For the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 large egg Beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda For leavening
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder For extra rise
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Add cloves or nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Can use dark or semi-sweet
For the Pumpkin Spice Cake
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 1/2 cup oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp baking powder For leavening
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Add nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness

Method
 

For the Pumpkin Muffins
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and milk.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, and beaten egg.
  3. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips; mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Pumpkin Spice Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Notes

These recipes are versatile and can be adapted with various spices and mix-ins. Store muffins and bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.