Easy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

If you’re a fan of pumpkin or warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these easy pumpkin muffins are perfect for the season, especially as Thanksgiving approaches.  Using pumpkin purée is a great way to add flavor to simple bakes, and this recipe is a wonderful option if you have some leftover purée.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 medium or 6 small muffin liners

Directions:

1.    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.    Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with muffin tin liners.

3.    In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil, pumpkin purée, milk, and sugar until smooth and well combined.

4.    Add the self-rising flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and raisins (if using).  Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.

5.    Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin liners.

6.    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7.    Allow the muffins to cool slightly before enjoying.

These muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a festive dessert.

  

Tip: if you do not have self-rising flour you can use the All Purpose flour 

1 cup All Purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsl salt