Description
Pumpkin Apple Muffins combine the best flavors of fall into a delicious and easy seasonal treat. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. Enjoy a cozy blend of pumpkin and crisp apple in every bite, perfect for fall muffin recipes and apple cinnamon muffins lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree * not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut oil * melted
- 1 small apple * finely diced (fugi or gala are great choices)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until well blended. Stir in the diced apple.
- Fill each paper liner ⅔rds of the way full with the batter.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use vegetable or canola oil in place of the coconut oil, if preferred
- Be sure that your apple is finely diced to ensure sweet apple throughout your muffins
- A Streusel Topping can also be added prior to baking for even more sweetness
- Store muffins in an airtight container with a paper towel under them and one over them to absorb excess moisture
- Use within 4 days
- To freeze muffins, place them in a freezer bag or wrap tightly in aluminum foil before freezing
- Use within 2-3 months for best results
- ** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 166mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg