Source: Pixel-Shot, AdobeStockBright pumpkin muffins always turn out incredibly tender and will literally melt in your mouth. And it's also that kind of baking that every beginner can handle – there's nothing simpler. We've put together a selection of 15 excellent recipes for you to choose from!
1. Pumpkin Muffins with Cottage Cheese
Source: parade.comWe recommend choosing a higher-fat cottage cheese for a more tender dough.
You will need: 250 g flour, 100 g vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 200 g pumpkin, 250 g cottage cheese.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin finely, press the cottage cheese through a sieve, and whisk the eggs with sugar and oil. Combine everything and add the remaining ingredients. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Pumpkin Muffins with Nuts
Source: dzen.ruOf course, instead of walnuts, you can use any other nuts of your choice.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 225 g flour, 3 eggs, 190 g sugar, 135 ml vegetable oil, 50 g walnuts, 1 tsp cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin and sauté it slightly until soft. Whisk the eggs with sugar until fluffy and, continuing to whisk, add the oil. Add the pumpkin and whisk again. Stir in the dry ingredients and chopped nuts. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for 25-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIf you have special chocolate chips for desserts, it will be even better.
You will need: 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 260 g flour, 100 g chocolate, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with sugar, add the oil, then the pumpkin puree. Stir in the sifted flour with baking powder, and finally, fold in the chocolate pieces. Bake the muffins for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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4. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Source: menunedeli.ruFluffy and airy muffins – you wouldn't even guess they're diet-friendly.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 2 tbsp oatmeal, 100 g rice flour, 1 tsp honey, 2 pinches vanilla, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with honey and mix with the pumpkin puree. Add the remaining ingredients and mix the batter. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Pumpkin Muffins with Lemon and Almonds
Source: postila.ruThe almonds should be roasted and peeled.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 1 handful almonds, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp grated ginger, zest of 1 lemon, 2 eggs, 100 g sugar, 150 ml vegetable oil, 175 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the pumpkin until soft and mash into a puree. Chop the almonds. Whisk the eggs with sugar and add the oil, then the lemon juice, pumpkin puree, zest, ginger, and almonds. Combine the dry ingredients. Mix everything together and bake the muffins in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Pumpkin Muffins with Kefir
Source: novyefoto.ruThanks to the kefir, you won't need to separately quench the baking soda.
You will need: 150 ml kefir, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 300 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 egg, 120 g pumpkin puree.
Preparation: Add baking soda to the kefir and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Whisk the egg with sugar and mix with the pumpkin puree, then combine with the kefir and add the flour with cinnamon. Mix, spoon the batter into muffin molds, and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Pumpkin Muffins with Sour Cream
Source: eatvita.co.ukYou can add one or two spoons of cocoa to the batter for chocolate lovers.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 150 g sugar, 100 g butter, 200 g sour cream, 2 eggs, 300 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Blend the pumpkin until smooth. Whisk the eggs with sugar, add butter with sour cream and whisk again. Mix the batter with pumpkin and add the dry ingredients. Mix, spoon the batter into muffin molds, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Pumpkin Muffins with Cheese
Source: pinterest.comBefore baking, you can sprinkle the muffins with sesame seeds or flax seeds.
You will need: 150 g pumpkin, 100 g hard cheese, 30 g sour cream, 30 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 150 g flour, spices.
Preparation: Blend the pumpkin until smooth and whisk it with eggs, oil, and sour cream. Add the dry ingredients, then the grated cheese. Bake the muffins for approximately 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
9. Pumpkin Muffins with Orange and Dried Apricots
Source: vk.comIf desired, you can add a little more lemon zest for a brighter aroma.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 150 g dried apricots, 200 g butter, 1 orange, 2 cups flour, 2 g turmeric, 2 tsp vanilla sugar, 150 g sugar, 3 g baking soda, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Whisk melted butter, eggs, and both types of sugar. Grate the orange zest and pumpkin, squeeze juice from half an orange, and mix everything together. Add the quenched baking soda and dry ingredients, and finally, the chopped dried apricots. Bake the muffins in molds for 20-25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
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10. Pumpkin Muffins with Banana
Source: eatvita.co.ukThis recipe will definitely appeal to sweet tooths – even without adding sugar.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 120 g sugar, 1-2 bananas, 150 g flour.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until soft and mash into a puree. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve, mash the bananas, and whisk the eggs with sugar. Mix all ingredients, spoon the batter into muffin molds, and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Lenten Pumpkin Muffins
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA good alternative recipe for muffins without eggs and with plant-based milk.
You will need: 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup plant-based milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, spices, sweetener.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients and separately mix plant-based milk, oil, and pumpkin puree. Combine both mixtures and spoon the batter into muffin molds. Bake the muffins for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
12. Pumpkin Muffins with Oatmeal
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor this recipe, it's best to use quick-cooking rolled oats.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 75 g rolled oats, 80 g brown sugar, 75 g flour, 2 eggs, 80 ml vegetable oil, 50 g nuts, 1 tsp baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Blend the pumpkin until smooth and mix it with eggs, sugar, oil, and spices. Add the oatmeal and mix again. Add chopped nuts and the remaining ingredients, mix the batter, and bake the muffins for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Savory Pumpkin Muffins with Chicken
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA healthy and hearty snack for every day, for travel, or for work.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 200 g pumpkin, 30 g pumpkin seeds, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Blend the chicken until smooth and beat in the egg. Add finely grated pumpkin, season, and spoon the mixture into muffin molds. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and bake the muffins for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Pumpkin Muffins with Raisins and Honey
Source: dzen.ruBesides raisins, you can add any other dried fruits.
You will need: 100 g butter, 130 g brown sugar, 250 g pumpkin, 200 g flour, 1 egg, 2 tbsp honey, 10 g baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, 3 tbsp raisins.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until soft and mash into a puree. Whisk the softened butter with sugar and honey until fluffy. Mix the pumpkin with the egg and add to the butter mixture. Add the dry ingredients and then the raisins. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
15. Pumpkin Muffins with Cocoa
Source: letsgophotos.ruChocolate pumpkin muffins that are great even for a celebration.
You will need: 220 g flour, 220 g pumpkin puree, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 12 g vanilla sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with sugar, add the oil and pumpkin puree. Mix the dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Bake the muffins in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.