10 Perfect Pumpkin Muffin Recipes
There's no better way to celebrate the fall season than with a batch of pumpkin muffins. Delightfully fluffy and perfectly spiced, they make it easier to roll out of bed on a cool autumn morning. Try one of these 10 recipes, ranging from classic pumpkin spice to fusions like sticky-bun pumpkin muffins, for a sweet start to the day.
Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Streusel Muffins
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins were made for the perfect first bite, with a crumbly streusel topping with a melted cream cheese morsel right in the center. The cream cheese filling ensures these pumpkin muffins stay moist and delightful up until the minute they're devoured—no butter spread necessary. Whether you're making these for company or to satisfy your own sweet tooth, these pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the perfect treat for fall mornings.
1 of 10
Pumpkin-Spice Muffins
The onset of autumn is worth celebrating, so why not make a huge batch of mulled apple cider and serve it with these spiced pumpkin muffins? The pumpkin adds gorgeous color, flavor, and moisture as well as fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.
2 of 10
Sticky-Bun Pumpkin Muffins
Combine two autumnal favorites into one delicious treat.
3 of 10
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Pumpkins aren't just for carving! You choose—Make Pumpkin Streusel Muffins or loaves. For loaves, spoon batter into 2 greased 8- x 4-inch loaf pans, and bake 55 minutes.
4 of 10
Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Freeze unfrosted muffins in an airtight container up to three months. Thaw, and then frost as desired.
5 of 10
Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins
Canned pumpkin offers the same health benefits as fresh, but is a little more convenient. It contributes both color and moistness to these fruit-filled muffins.
6 of 10
Mini Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
These tasty little muffins have all the flavors of fall like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin, bundled into a quick and satisfying two-bite muffin.
7 of 10
Pumpkin Cornmeal Muffins
The combination of whole wheat flour and cornmeal makes these sweet pumpkin muffins hearty, satisfying, and ideal for serving with a holiday brunch or dinner.
8 of 10
Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins
Whip up a batch of Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins to have on-hand for a fast, breakfast-on-the-go. Pumpkin puree and seeds provide seasonal flavor with added sweetness from chocolate chips.
9 of 10
Pumpkin Muffins
Prepare these golden muffins up to two days ahead, and enjoy a light breakfast on Thanksgiving morning.