Deliciously moist pumpkin oatmeal muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with wholesome ingredients and warm spices.
Servings 12muffins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1cupAll-purpose flourSifted
1cupRolled oatsOld-fashioned
1tbspBaking powder
1tspBaking soda
1tspGround cinnamonFor warmth
1/2tspGround nutmegFor flavor
1/4tspSaltTo balance sweetness
1/4tspGround gingerOptional for extra spice
Wet Ingredients
1cupCanned pumpkin pureeNot pumpkin pie filling
1/2cupBrown sugarPacked
1/4cupGranulated sugar
1/2cupVegetable oilCan substitute with melted coconut oil
2largeEggsRoom temperature
1tspVanilla extract
1/2cupMilkAny type, room temperature
Optional Add-ins
1/2cupChopped nutsWalnuts or pecans
1/2cupChocolate chipsFor a sweeter muffin
Method
Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the muffins bake evenly and rise properly.
Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger. Whisk together until well blended. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. This mixture adds moisture and flavor to the muffins.
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips at this stage.
Bake the Muffins
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures that the muffins are fully cooked.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.