Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins 🎃🧁
Description: These healthy, tasty, and moist muffins are a cherished fall tradition in my household. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon snacks, they can be made with either canned or fresh pumpkin. With a delightful blend of seasonal spices and wholesome ingredients like carrots and zucchini, these muffins are a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
| Total Time | Prep Time | Cook Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 minutes | 5 minutes | 20 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 12 raisins
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 tablespoons sugar substitute
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 zucchini, grated
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 144.5
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 73.2mg
- Sodium: 312.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.8g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 13.8g
- Protein: 8.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Plump the raisins by placing them in a glass bowl or measuring cup and pouring enough boiling water over them to cover; set aside.
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Sift all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
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In a separate bowl, combine all the wet ingredients, including the grated carrots and zucchini, but excluding the raisins.
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Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until incorporated; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
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Drain the raisins and then stir them into the batter until evenly distributed. 🥕🧄
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IMPORTANT: Avoid overmixing, as it can result in tough muffins.
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For standard-sized muffins, drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into small paper-lined muffin pans. For jumbo muffins, fill the pans to within 1/2 inch from the top. 🧁
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Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes for standard-sized muffins or 20 minutes for jumbo muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 🕒
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Remove the muffins from the pans and cool them on wire racks before serving. Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma and delicious flavor of these Pumpkin Spice Muffins! 🍂🍁
These muffins are perfect for sharing with family and friends during autumn gatherings or as a delightful treat any time of the year. Serve them alongside a steaming cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet ending to a meal, these Pumpkin Spice Muffins are sure to be a hit!
