The Best Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins are moist and delicious. They taste like Pumpkin Pie Muffins! The perfect amount of cinnamon spice to go with the incredible streusel topping!

It's that time of year when pumpkin spice everything smells and tastes absolutely delicious! It reminds us of happy times. Halloween, carving pumpkins, cozy sweaters, baking, and fun get-togethers with family and friends.

And, of course, any Pumpkin Dessert Recipe you can think of! Including our favorite Skinny Pumpkin Dip! Kids can't get enough of our Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe, and Thanksgiving always includes a Pumpkin Trifle!!

That's why it's time to make a homemade Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe!

They're moist, tender, perfectly spiced, and even better when including the streusel topping. 

This Pumpkin Spice Muffin Recipe is also a winner because it makes a large batch, so you can eat some now (breakfast and snack time are a must) and freeze some for later. No extra effort is required.

We call this a #win in the kitchen!

Fun Fact: Pure pumpkin is a superfood as it is low in calories and fat and is a naturally rich source of fiber and Vitamin A (an antioxidant). 

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Muffins from Scratch

No pre-made mixes with artificial ingredients here. Nope! These pumpkin muffins are all-natural and made from scratch, yet they are easy to whip up in no time. Kid-approved, too!

Step 1 - Preheat Oven and Prep Pans

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Place a paper liner in 30 wells of your muffin pan(s).

You can reuse your pan after your first batch is done baking if you don't have enough for 30 muffins at once. 

Step 2 - Mix Your Dry Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoons salt).

If you don't have it on hand, here's a link to make your own pumpkin pie spice.

Step 3 - Mix your Wet Ingredients and Combine Dry

Mix 2 cups sugar, 1 can pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, ½ cup butter (or coconut oil), and ½ cup water in a very large bowl until just blended. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined. 

Step 4 - Make Streusel Topping

Okay, here's the secret ingredient that makes this Pumpkin Muffin Recipe THE BEST. A buttery streusel topping!

Combine 5 tablespoons of cold butter, ⅓ cup sugar, and ⅓ cup flour in a medium bowl and cut with a pastry blender until the butter is in small pieces. You can also do this with a butter knife.

Tip: If you don't have a pastry blender, that's okay. Alternatives include using two knives, crisscrossed, to slowly cut the butter up with the flour/sugar mixture in a scissors-like motion or pressing with the back of a fork.

Step 5 - Place in Muffin Cups

Place batter into prepared muffin cups with a cookie scoop (our preference) or spoon, filling ¾ full. Sprinkle each muffin with approximately a teaspoon of streusel topping. 

Step 5 - Bake

Now, bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until slightly browned, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans and then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.

Store your spiced pumpkin muffins in an airtight container or freeze them for later use.

We have all the tips to prevent freezer burn.

More Muffin Recipes

Muffins are a great way to start the morning. Try our Banana Almond Butter Muffins or Baked Oatmeal Muffins that are great for meal prepping.

You also want to try out Zucchini Bread. It gets rave reviews!

More Pumpkin Desserts

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
Pumpkin Pie Bombs

Tips & Tricks

• Instead of buying it, make your pumpkin pie spice. It tastes fresh, and it's less expensive.
• As mentioned, this pumpkin muffin recipe makes a large batch, so it's a good idea to freeze a portion of your muffins after they've thoroughly cooled unless you plan to share them with friends 🙂 
• Please only use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for this recipe. 
• You can add raisins to your Pumpkin Muffins if you like. We think golden raisins pair perfectly with the pumpkin spice flavor.
• If you don't want to use whole wheat flour, then using all-purpose flour is fine. 

How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These muffins are pretty healthy and completely awesome as is, but if you want to make them super healthy, here are our suggestions:

• Use only whole wheat flour in the recipe.
• Substitute coconut oil for the butter. 
• If sugar is a concern, decrease the amount of sugar and/or omit the streusel topping. 

How to Freeze

First, let your pumpkin spice muffins recipe cool completely.

Then flash freeze them, which means setting them on a cookie sheet and letting them freeze individually.

Finally, place them in an airtight container, zipper seal bag, or vacuum seal them. 

Follow our tips and tricks to prevent freezer burn! Don't forget to put the date on them!

They will last in the freezer for about three months. 

To thaw, take how many spiced muffins you want out of the freezer and let them sit overnight. These make a quick grab-n-breakfast! Or place in the microwave for 30-second intervals until thawed completely.

How to Make Mini Pumpkin Muffins

For 72 mini muffins, prepare the recipe as directed, filling each cavity ¾ full, but bake for 12-15 minutes.

Autumn and pumpkin spice make us happy. You know, the spices you associate with fall — nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves — help bring all those happy thoughts and memories to mind, so let's get baking!

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